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National park · Cleveland, Ohio
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National park in the Cuyahoga River valley, between Cleveland and Akron, with Brandywine Falls, the old canal trail and a scenic railroad.
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About Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects about 13,000 hectares of the Cuyahoga River valley, between Cleveland and Akron, with forests, wetlands, farms and historic villages. It’s a different kind of park than the great Western parks: it sits between two cities and is crossed by roads and a railway.
Brandywine Falls, about 20 meters high, is the most visited spot, reached by a wooden boardwalk. The Towpath Trail follows the 19th-century Ohio & Erie canal towpath and is used for hiking and cycling. The rock formations at the Ledges and the Beaver Marsh wetlands, home to herons and beavers, complete the route.
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad runs through the valley and allows you to combine a bike ride on the trail with a return by train. There is no entrance fee to the park.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day to a full day.
Best time
In spring, when the waterfalls are fuller, and from late September to October, for fall foliage.
How to get there
About 30 km south of downtown Cleveland by car; the visitor center is at Boston Mill.
Tip
There is no entrance fee to the park; the scenic railroad charges separately. Bring a bike or rent one for the Towpath Trail.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Do you have to pay to enter Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
There’s no park entrance fee; the scenic train charges a separate fare.
What to see in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
Brandywine Falls, the Towpath Trail, the Ledges and the Beaver Marsh wetlands.
Can you go from Cleveland to Cuyahoga Valley without a car?
It’s difficult; a car is the most practical option, about a half-hour from downtown.