Trip Idea

Hike Three Popular Cuyahoga Valley Trails

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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,
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