Cuyahoga Valley National Park

LOVED this park! Safe, quiet, beautiful! Nice scenery! Signs, directions, and good bathroom locations. Bathrooms were very clean. I would go everyday if I lived there.

Definitely an underrated national park! We are so lucky to have a national park here in Northeast Ohio and as a local photographer I do so many of my sessions in these parks and in the area. Great rolling hills, waterfalls, fields, tons of great trails! The visitor center and main area is great too. Highly recommend getting out and exploring, I love the Kendall Lake area.

The ledges loop is a beautiful easy short hike. The rock formations are spectacular. You could spend an hour or make a day of it.

Spent the day here chasing waterfalls and really enjoyed the park. Lots of trails for hiking and running and whether their paved or dirt they are all in great condition. The trails back to the waterfalls were mainly boardwalks with some dirt paths. Brandywine Falls was beautiful and easy to get too. Bridal Veil was also close by but did not have nearly the level of water running through it. Tinkers Creek Falls was a little difficult to find according to Google Maps which told us we had arrived when we were still in the middle of nowhere. You have to map it to Viaduct Park in order to find it and hike down to the upper and lower falls. Beautiful park and an excellent way to spend the day.

This is a vast National Park with many, many trails that are well laid out & easy to navigate. There are a lot of hotels within a 10 min drive if the park too and best of all, the park is FREE!! There are woodlands, wetlands, waterfalls & wildlife in the park! There is also a train, the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad that runs a two hour trip thru the park!

This park is GORGEOUS! Tons to do including hiking, biking, kayaking, a scenic train ride, farmer's market on Saturdays (during summer and fall), so much to do and see! There is a fee for the train ride and if you purchase goodies at the farmer's market, otherwise everything is free! Grab a map at the visitor's center and explore. This is a wonderful and magical place to spend time in nature. I highly recommend visiting Brandywine Falls and The Ledges.

Drove 3 hours here and back for a day trip. Went on 3 different hikes; Ledges Trail, Brandywine Falls, and Blue Hen Falls. First, the visitors center has a small gift shop with little Cuyahoga Valley NP items, and it had a restroom inside and outside as well.

Ledges Trail was beautiful with towering rock walls running parallel to the trail, and even on a rainy day the trail wasn't to bad, just puddles here and there. Lots of photo opportunities. The overlook wasn't much, which I expected as the elevation wasn't much on the trail.

Brandywine Falls had a trail but I went the easy route and walked the boardwalk to the falls. It only takes a couple minutes and the fall was flowing hard today after recent rains. Would make for a nice photo op with the right equipment.

Blue Hen Falls was a down and back trail that was just sloppy wet clay for half of it. The path leaves a lot to be desired on a wet day, whatever shoes and pants you wear, prepare for them to be mud covered afterwards. The path runs along the interstate in portions and also a road, it's an odd path that needs a face-lift. The fall itself was secluded and peaceful, much smaller than Brandywine with a small path leading down to the water.

Best of all, there's no entrance fee anywhere in the park, state parks are free in Ohio as well.

Great national park located near Cleveland. Picturesque rolling forested hills with beautiful river and wetland features. The water falls are definitely worth visiting. This park is very close to urban areas so there is no shortage of food and lodging near by.

Cuyahoga Valley, a national park in Ohio, is very close to Cleveland and Akron and provides recreational opportunities along the Cuyahoga River.

The winding Cuyahoga (the "Crooked River") gives way to 33,000 acres of deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides recreation and solitude for Ohio's residents and visitors.

Cuyahoga National Park, established as a national recreation area in 1974 and re-designated as a national park in 2000, has a rich cultural legacy as well. Remains of the Ohio & Erie Canal, which traveled through the valley in the 19th and early 20th centuries, offer a glimpse into the history of how the country was transformed. Sustainable farming ventures help preserve the valley's agricultural heritage.

Cuyahoga offers something for everyone—from hiking, golfing, historic train rides, and kayaking to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Very nice Park. The Cuyahoga River runs through the park. Stop at the Inn at Brandywine falls for a traditional b&b. Cascading Falls in Forested Gorge is INCREDIBLE! Sarah’s Vineyard , Tinkers Creek Road Tavern offers food and beverage. Now Twin Sisters Falls is hard to get to so be prepared for a adventure.

This has been my backyard since I was a baby. I never fully appreciated being able to go into the National Park any time I pleased until I was older. Now since traveling the U.S and visiting other National Parks I am even more grateful for CVNP. It's free! Free to enter and free to park. You can explore just about anywhere. There is so much to do and see. Waterfalls. Scenic railroad. Caves. The canal. Rock formations. Ledges. Cute visitor centers. Fall colors in the fall time. I can't say enough good things about this clean and gorgeous park.

Great time & perfect weather when we were there on Saturday, February 17, 2024 for snow tubing!!

We visited Brandywine Falls and did the trail. Beautiful waterfall and hike, easy and most of it in shade from the beautiful old trees. We loved stopping on our hike and walking on the fresh cold water, just be careful it's slippery!

Great spot. The falls are not too far of a walk on pavement and a wooden walkway. The stairs are a little steep, but worth the view. The bathroom was clean and there is a water bottle station for water.

Visited the falls over the weekend, and it was so beautiful here. There's so many things I love about this place - one being it is completely free! No parking or entry fee! (I live in Indiana, and every state, city, or county nature park costs money. 🙄)
If you take the walking trail down, there's safe access to the water. It was like no ravine I've seen before. Usually, the bottom is mud, sand, or pebbles.. this was one solid rock formation... most likely because of the mountain formation. It was an amazing experience.

Just had an amazing time at Cuyahoga Valley National Park!

I explored the stunning Ledges trail, where the rock formations and scenic views took my breath away. Brandywine Falls was an absolute highlight - the waterfall was a sight to behold! The Brandywine Gorge trail offered a serene and picturesque hike, perfect for nature enthusiasts like me.

The park's natural beauty, well-maintained trails, and breathtaking landscapes made my visit truly unforgettable. It's a haven for outdoor lovers and anyone seeking a peaceful escape. Can't wait to return and explore more!

Amazing national park, scenic waterfall, great hikes and green forest paths. Visitor center is brand new, rangers are great!

The colors were amazing. Such a historic place. One of the best parks in ohio. Numerous trails and waterfalls.

We stopped here to stretch our legs during a road trip, so we didn’t get to explore a ton of the park. We did a quick walk to Brandywine Falls. There is a loop trail that we would have done if we had more time; however the boardwalk was a short walk from the parking lot.

The visitor center is nice and has ice cream, several different maps of the park, and a gift shop. The park rangers were incredibly helpful and were happy to answer all our questions. As expected from a National park, it covers a large area, but on the small side for a national park. We are looking forward to a planned visit where we can spend more time. The towpath trail is great for bikes! In fact, this park is bike friendly and the path was buzzing with activity.

It is close to I-80, and easy to find. The two bathrooms we saw had water filling stations, which is great!

This is the only national park that has a train. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. The park is excellent with many tow paths and trails.