Trip Idea

Hike Three Popular Cuyahoga Valley Trails

Multiple Parks

Two people walk side by side next to colorful rock cliffs; each carries a baby on their back.
Topic(s) Geology, River and Riparian, Scenic Views, Waterfalls, Forests and Woodlands, Rock Landscapes and Features, Trails more »
Activities Hiking
Type Active, Outdoors
Parks Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Want to hike the highlights of Cuyahoga Valley National Park? You can get your nature fix and a workout by visiting two waterfalls plus the stunning Ledges rock formations. Some people may be able to do this trio of popular hikes in a day. You can also spread them out over multiple days or visits.

The Hikes
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    Hike the Ledges Trail

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Age: 6 and Older
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Duration: 1–2 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day, Dawn
    Staircase of rough-hewn gray stones winds between two walls of green moss-covered rock, up to trees.

    The Ledges Trail circles a plateau of striking rock formations and provides stunning views along the way. Learn more about hiking this popular trail.

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  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    Hike the Brandywine Gorge Loop

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Age: 6 and Older
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Duration: 1–2 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day, Dawn
    View down through bare trees at a deck overlooking a waterfall cascading into a gorge.

    The Brandywine Gorge Loop circles a deep ravine carved by Brandywine Creek, and provides stunning views of Brandywine Falls along the way. Learn more about hiking this popular trail.

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  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    Hike to Blue Hen Falls from Boston

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Duration: 1–2 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day, Dawn
    Water falls from a rim of gray rock, trees in the background; orange leaves dot the rocky hollow.

    Blue Hen Falls is a popular hike-in destination in the Boston area. Hikers can reach the waterfall via the Buckeye Trail from Boston Mill Visitor Center. Learn more about this popular hilly hike.

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Last updated: March 2, 2022