Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Ice Box Cave Closed!

Ice Box Cave is now CLOSED in an effort to slow the spread of a disease to our bat population. Read more on our park closures page. The link is on the left.

Along the "Crooked River"

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.
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Brandywine Falls Upper Lot Now Open!

Metro Parks, Serving Summit County is constructing a new trail to provide an off-road route for the Bike & Hike Trail along Brandywine Road with a new trail bridge over Interstate 271. The Brandywine Falls parking area has been upgraded, accommodating more cars, and is now open to visitors. Remaining work on this lot includes fine grading, seeding, guardrail, gate, steps, electrical, paving, kiosk installation & signs. Port-a-johns are still in place until electricity is available to the site.

Try a New Sport at the Winter Sports Center!

Where do you go for fun when there at least four inches of snow? Come to the Winter Sports Center, located in Kendall Lake Shelter to rent ski and snowshoes or take classes.

The center is open Saturdays and Sundays, December 3 to December 18; daily, December 26 to 31; Saturdays and Sundays, January 7 to February 26; and the holidays of January 16 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and February 20 (Presidents' Day), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 800-257-9477 for current snowfall depth.

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Welcome to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Discover the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park by traveling on the historic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. From the trail, you can make connections to many natural and historic sites in the Cuyahoga Valley. Beyond the park, you can continue your Towpath Trail journey further along the Ohio & Erie Canalway. The National Park Service does not plow the Towpath Trail in the winter to permit cross-country skiing.

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Come Ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad!

Enjoy the frozen beauty of the Cuyahoga Valley from the comfort of your heated train car. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad operates regular excursions on Saturdays and Sundays, December 3 to 11 and January 7 to February 26. Visit www.CVSR.com for details, schedules, and pricing.

Write to

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
15610 Vaughn Road
Brecksville, Ohio 44141

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Phone

Program Information
(330) 657-2752

Visitor Information
(800) 257-9477

Fax

(440) 546-5989

Climate

The weather in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is typical of Northeastern Ohio: four distinct seasons offering something for everyone. Winter is cold, cloudy, and sometimes snowy. Spring brings rain and warming temperatures. Summer is often hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms and hazy skies. Fall offers some relief from the heat, as nights cool. Because the weather at CVNP can be unpredictable, visitors should be prepared for any condition.
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