The village of Boston grew up alongside a canal on the east side of the Cuyahoga River and a railroad on the west side of the river. Boston Store Trailhead provides limited mobility parking on the east side. This small trailhead does not accommodate over-sized vehicles.

When the Ohio & Erie Canal arrived in 1827, Boston grew from a small frontier hamlet to a busy canal town. The village bustled with a boatyard, brickyard, blacksmith shop, lumberyard, and mills. The trailhead is adjacent to Boston Store. Built in 1835, the building housed the Boston Land and Manufacturing Company Store during the canal era. Today, it is a refreshment stop with locally prepared food, snacks, and gifts.

People with limited mobility may also access the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from this trailhead. The towpath is a relatively flat trail with a firm surface that is accessible for people with wheelchairs. Head north and cross Boston Mills Road to find outdoor exhibits about canal boat building. Lock 32 is another 0.1 miles to the north.