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There are over 125 miles of hiking trails in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. These trails range from nearly-level to more challenging, and pass through various habitats including woodlands, wetlands, and old fields. Some trails require you to cross streams with stepping stones or log bridges, while others, including the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, are nearly level and are accessible to all visitors. A portion of the state-wide Buckeye Trail also passes through the park.
Visit our Maps page for maps of the park and of certain trail areas. Several books and leaflets, including Trail Guide: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 3rd Edition, contain helpful information about hiking in the park. This book is published by the Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council and is available for purchase at Boston Mill Visitor Center.
Ask a ranger at Boston Mill Visitor Center about borrowing hiking poles to use in the park. Hiking poles are available first-come, first-served. No matter where you choose to hike, please be mindful of your impact on plants, animals, and other people. We recommend trying to "Leave No Trace."
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Trail Details
Find detailed information about each trail, including trail length, surface type, elevation change, and more.
Expand each trail below for more information:
Length (miles)
Time (hours)
Elevation Change (feet)
Trail Surface
Wheelchair Accessible
Trailhead Location(s)
Towpath Trail
19.5
Hiking: up to 10
Biking: 2.75
135
firm, flat, crushed limestone
Yes
There are 10 trailheads which provide parking and access to the Towpath Trail.
On Cleveland Metro Parkway 1/2 mile southeast of Valley Parkway in Brecksville, OH.
Boston Trailhead to Wetmore Trailhead
9.25
Riding: 3.5
400
hilly, dirt
No
Boston Trailhead is located on Boston Mills Road 0.2 miles east of Riverview Road in Boston, OH.
Wetmore Trailhead to Everett Covered Bridge
2.75
Hiking: 1.5
Riding: 1
40
rolling hills, dirt
No
On Wetmore Road 0.6 miles east of Akron Peninsula Road in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Wetmore Trailhead parking lot is primarily for horse trailers. More parking for hikers is available at Pine Hollow, 5465 Quick Road.
Ledges Trailhead is located on Kendall Park Road 1 mile west of Akron Cleveland Road or 2.2 miles east of Akron Peninsula Road (Truxell Road turns into Kendall Park Road.) in Boston Heights, OH.
Pine Grove Trail
2.2
1.25
105
flat, dirt
No
Pine Grove Trailhead is located on Kendall Park Road 1.3 miles west of Akron Cleveland Road or 2 miles east of Akron Peninsula Road (Truxell Road turns into Kendall Park Road.) in Boston Heights, OH.
Forest Point Trail
0.5
0.5
Minimal
flat, dirt
No
Forest Point Trailhead begins at Octagon Shelter on Kendall Park Road 1.3 miles west of Akron Cleveland Road or 2 miles east of Akron Peninsula Road (Truxell Road turns into Kendall Park Road.) in Boston Heights, OH.
Haskell Run Trail
0.5
0.5
70
a big hill, rocky
No
Haskell Run Trailhead is located behind Happy Days Lodge on State Route 303, 2 miles east of Peninsula and 1/2 mile west of State Route 8 in Boston Heights, OH.
Boston Run Trail
3.4
Hiking: 2
Skiing: 1.5
80
hilly, rocky
No
Boston Run Trailhead is located in the overflow parking lot of Happy Days Lodge on State Route 303, 2 miles east of Peninsula and 1/2 mile west of State Route 8 in Boston Heights, OH.
Kendall Lake Trailhead is located on Kendall Park Road 1.6 miles west of Akron Cleveland Road and 1.5 miles east of Akron Peninsula Road (Truxell Road turns into Kendall Park Road.) In Boston Heights, OH.
Wetmore Trailhead is on Wetmore Road 0.6 miles east of Akron Peninsula Road in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Wetmore Trailhead parking lot is primarily for horse trailers. More parking for hikers is available at Pine Hollow, 5465 Quick Road.
