Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
Current Alerts
- CautionVehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Car break-ins in Cuyahoga Valley have tripled since 2022, resulting in theft of personal items like credit cards. Do not leave valuables in your car. As a last resort, lock items in your trunk before arriving. Thieves target parking lots regularly.
- Park ClosureTowpath Trail Improvements
Hunt House Trailhead to Beaver Marsh closed from Monday, August 17 at 7 am to Friday, September 18 at 5 pm. Weekdays only, open on weekends. Boston Trailhead to Lock 29 in Peninsula: August 24–November 20, 2026 and March 29–April 21, 2027.
More info → - InformationCurrent East Rim Trail Status: Open
As of Thursday, August 13, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike trails are open 6 am-11 pm for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage. Be flexible; conditions may change throughout the day.
More info → - InformationExpect Crowding
Parking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Adopt-a-Trail: Plateau TrailWed Aug 26 2026Oak Hill and Plateau Trailheads: 3901 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Habitat Restoration - Volunteer Invasive Plant RemovalThu Aug 27 2026Location provided after registration.
- Bird WalkSat Aug 29 2026Howe Meadow: 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Nature Rx: Moss & MELT Method WorkshopSat Aug 29 2026The Boston Gallery: Parking is available at the Boston Trailhead (1508 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264). Once parked, head left toward the Boston Store and cross the street at the crosswalk.
- Opening Reception at The Gallery: Wild Order: Studies in Natural FormSat Aug 29 2026The Gallery: Parking is available at the Boston Trailhead (1508 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264). Once parked, head left toward the Boston Store and cross the street at the crosswalk.
- The Boston Gallery: Wild Order: Studies in Natural FormSun Aug 30 2026The Boston Gallery: Parking is available at the Boston Trailhead (1508 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264). Once parked, head left toward the Boston Store and cross the street at the crosswalk.
- Adopt-a-Trail: Wetmore TrailWed Sep 02 2026Wetmore Trailhead: 4653 Wetmore Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Voices in the Valley ConcertWed Sep 02 2026G.A.R. Hall: 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Adopt-a-Trail: Lake & Cross Country TrailsThu Sep 03 2026Kendall Lake Trailhead: 1000 Truxell Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Hale Farm & Village: Made in Ohio Art & Craft FestivalFri Sep 04 2026Hale Farm & Village: 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath, OH 44210
- Voices in the Valley ConcertFri Sep 04 2026G.A.R. Hall: 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Ranger TalkSat Sep 05 2026Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Habitat Restoration - Volunteer Invasive Plant RemovalThu Sep 10 2026Location provided after registration.
- Voices in the Valley ConcertFri Sep 11 2026G.A.R. Hall: 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH 44264
- CVNP Annual Fall Bird CensusSat Sep 12 2026Cuyahoga Valley National Park Headquarters: 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH 44141
- Photo Exploration Hike: Ledges TrailSat Sep 12 2026Octagon Shelter: 801 Truxell Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Voices in the Valley ConcertSat Sep 12 2026G.A.R. Hall: 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Adopt-a-Trail: Furnace RunSun Sep 13 2026Everett Covered Bridge: 2370 Everett Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Hale Farm & Village: La Macchina Molto Bella Car ShowSun Sep 13 2026Hale Farm & Village: 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath, OH 44210
- Adopt-a-Trail: Salt RunWed Sep 16 2026Pine Hollow and Salt Run Trailhead: 5465 Quick Road, Peninsula, OH 44264