The Towpath Trail

The Towpath Trail. Providence Metropark, Bend View Metropark and Farnsworth Metropark. Providence Metropark, Providence Dam: A roller dam across the Maumee River is a scenic spot to fish or just relax. The dam was built to divert water into the canal., Providence Dam Area , Dam Shelter, Overlook, Rangers and Maintenance, The Plaza Area , The Isaac Ludwig Mill, Lock No. 44, General Store, The Isaac Ludwig Mill: A working, water-powered saw and grist mill., The Towpath Trail is a stone, all-purpose trail connecting Farnsworth, Bend View and Providence Metroparks., Historic Area , The Canal Experience, Information, Ticket Booth, "Volunteer" Dock, Kimble's Landing, Mill Parking, The "Volunteer" Canal Boat: The 60-passenger "Volunteer" operates on a restored section of the Miami and Erie Canal. The boat, which is towed by mules, is a replica of the vessels that carried people and supplies on the canal system., Bend View Metropark, Bend View Shelter: Bend View is a scenic vantage point to enjoy a dramatic 90-degree bend in the Maumee. A WPA shelter there is available for rent., The Islands: Three islands in the Maumee River - Indian, Butler and Missionary - can be seen from Farnsworth. They are owned by the Ohio Division of Wildlife., Farnsworth Metropark , Boat Launch: A boat launch for small boats and personal watercraft is located at Farnsworth. Nearby is a floating, handicap accessible fishing platform., Indianola Area , Wheelchair Access to River Barrier Free Fishing Dock, Farnsworth Shelters: The Rouche de Bout and Indianola shelters at Farnsworth are available for rent. Both offer scenic locations for reunions, parties and meetings., Interurban Bridge: The ruins of a concrete, earth-filled bridge that once carried the interurban rail system across the Maumee can still be seen from Farnsworth., The Towpath Trail, where mules once towed flat bottom boats on the Miami and Erie Canal, connects three Metroparks along the scenic Maumee River. Farnsworth overlooks three islands in the river and the picturesque ruins of an Interurban Bridge. Bend View's name describes its greatest attribute - the view of a 90-degree bend in the river. At Providence, the history of the canal comes alive at The Canal Experience.