Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Information Current East Rim Trail Status: Open

As of Wednesday, October 21, 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.

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Caution Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

Do not leave valuables in your car. As a last resort, lock items in your trunk before arriving. Thieves target parking lots and break-ins can occur.

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Park Closure Towpath Trail between Boston and Peninsula

Closed from Boston Trailhead to Lock 29, August 24–November 20, 2026 and March 29–April 21, 2027.

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Information Expect Crowding

Parking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.

Overview

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.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Live Music
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Living History
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open everyday, 24 hours a day with the following exceptions: Brandywine Falls, Ledges, Octagon, Kendall Lake, and Kendall Hills close from dusk until morning opening.

Getting there

The park is easily accessible by car from all directions. A good place to start your visit is at Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, 44264. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Akron-Canton Regional Airport offer many daily flights to the area. Car rentals are available at both airports. Bus stations are located in downtown Cleveland and Akron. Some local bus routes including RTA's 19A, 54, 77, and 90 routes stop near the park. There is an Amtrak station in downtown Cleveland.

Visitor centers

  • Canal Exploration Center
  • Boston Mill Visitor Center
  • Hunt House

Weather

Spring's rain and warming temperatures bring new leaves on trees, blooming wildflowers, and visitors anxious to get out on the trail. Summer temperatures range from 49 to 95 degrees F and can be humid. Dressing in layers is advisable. Fall temperatures can range from low 70s during the day to freezing during the night. Fall foliage often peaks in mid-October. Winter weather conditions can rapidly change due to the lake effect snow from Lake Erie. Temperatures vary from mid-30s to below zero.

Phone: 4407173890

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Two people stand at the edge of a gray rock cliff; in the distance, sunset and trees in fall colors.
The Ledges Overlook in Fall · NPS Photo / Tim Fenner
A yellow-and-red engine with number 6777 leads a passenger train along tracks through green trees.
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad · NPS Photo / Robert George
Viewed from above, people stand on a platform near frothy white water falling over a rocky ledge.
Brandywine Falls Viewed from the Upper Boardwalk · NPS Photo / D.J. Reiser
Visitors line the concrete edge of a canal lock filled with water, in front of a white building.
Lock 38 and Canal Exploration Center · NPS Photo / Ted Toth

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