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.
What Cuyahoga Valley Is Known For
Brandywine Falls
Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Cuyahoga River restoration
Scenic Railway rides
Top Activities
Hiking
Cycling the Towpath Trail
Scenic railroad excursion
Birdwatching
Cross-country skiing
Wildlife watching
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