Place
National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
OH · USPark map
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Places
Places in Cuyahoga Valley
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Trails
Trails in Cuyahoga Valley
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Easy
Beaver Marsh Boardwalk
Flat boardwalk through wildlife-rich wetland, best at dawn and dusk.
Moderate
Ledges Trail
Mossy sandstone corridors and a sunset-worthy overlook loop
Easy
Brandywine Falls Boardwalk
Quick, accessible stroll to Ohio’s photogenic 60‑foot waterfall
Moderate
Brandywine Gorge Loop
Short, shaded loop to Ohio’s showpiece waterfall and creekside gorge.Wildlife
Wildlife in Cuyahoga Valley
Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife
Sighting mapWhere to look
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianusReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Coyote
Canis latransReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodiasReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensisReports peak in the afternoon, around noonOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
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Closure
Select restrooms
As of April 2, 2025, select restrooms are closed until further notice.Official detailsInformation
Expect Crowding
Parking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.Information
Current East Rim Trail Status
Click "more" to find out if the East Rim trails are open today. In good conditions the 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.Official detailsCaution
