Cuyahoga Valley National Park
32,572
Acres
2.9 million/year
Annual Visitors
Free
Entry Fee
May through October
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Redesignated as a national park in October 2000, Cuyahoga Valley sits between Cleveland and Akron in northeastern Ohio. The park follows 22 miles of the Cuyahoga River through a forested valley that has been recovering since the river famously caught fire in 1969.
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When to Visit Cuyahoga Valley
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Month-by-Month Conditions
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Month
High
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Jan
88°
73°
Low
Open
Feb
85°
70°
Low
Open
Mar
76°
60°
Low
Open
Apr
64°
47°
Light
Open
May Best
52°
33°
Heavy
Open
Jun Best
43°
23°
Heavy
Open
Jul Best
40°
20°
Heavy
Open
Aug Best
43°
23°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
52°
33°
Peak
Open
Oct Best
64°
47°
Heavy
Open
Nov
76°
60°
Light
Open
Dec
85°
70°
Low
Open
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Trip Essentials
Gear and guides we recommend for Cuyahoga Valley. Affiliate links help support our work.
Guidebook
Cuyahoga Valley field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near Cuyahoga Valley
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Trail Shoes
Lightweight with good traction for maintained trails.
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Rain Jacket
Mountain weather turns fast. Pack a shell even on clear mornings.
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Merino Hiking Socks
Prevent blisters and keep your feet comfortable for miles.
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Getting to Cuyahoga Valley
Gateway Towns
- Peninsula, OH
- Brecksville, OH
- Boston Heights, OH
Nearest Airports
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International 20 mi
- CAK Akron-Canton Airport 25 mi
Cuyahoga Valley Map
VC Visitor Center
CG Campground
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