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Current Conditions

Alerts

Danger

• Brandywine Falls Safety Alert

  Alert 1 , Severity ,danger ,, Brandywine Falls Safety Alert Do not climb Brandywine Falls, the rocks, or over the fences. Accidents in this area have led to serious injury and death. Access to the top and bottom of the waterfall is closed for visitor safety.

Information

• Out of Senior Passes

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Out of Senior Passes We are currently out of Senior Passes. Passes can be ordered online at www.recreation.gov. Call Boston Store Visitors Center or visit our website for updates.
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• Tree Removal Along Towpath

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Tree Removal Along Towpath There will be removal of hazardous trees along the Towpath between Station Rd. and Redlock. This will take place the week of 7/31. Please be aware of the work zone and equipment in this area.

• Speed Limit Reduction

  Alert 3 , Severity ,information ,, Speed Limit Reduction As of April 4, 2017 a speed limit change will be in effect on county highways that pass through portions of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). This change is authorized by House Bill 455, at the initiative of the Summit County Engineer's Office.
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• Current East Rim Trail Status

  Alert 4 , Severity ,information ,, Current East Rim Trail Status Click "more" to find out if the East Rim Trail is open for today. In good conditions trail is open 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage.
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• East Rim Trail Phase 2 Closed At All Times

  Alert 5 , Severity ,information ,, East Rim Trail Phase 2 Closed At All Times East Rim Trail Phase 2 is closed at all times. Please see East Rim Trail Status for information about phase 1.

• Bridle Trail

  Alert 6 , Severity ,information ,, Bridle Trail Valley Bridle Trail south of SR 303, across from golf course, is collapsed by the river.

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Current Weather
Get the current weather conditions for the Village of Peninsula, located in the center of the park.

 

Winter Sports Center

The winter sports center is closed for the season.

 

Water Quality
Visit Ohio Nowcast to find out the daily water quality conditions for the Cuyahoga River.

 

Road Conditions

During periods of heavy rain, Riverview Road can be shut down between the Vaughn Rd intersection and Station Road Bridge. For the most updated information contact Boston Store Visitor Center 330-657-2752.

 

Trail Closures:

Valley Bridle Trail Closure: Valley Bridle Trail south of SR 303, across from golf course, is collapsed by river. Hard closure in place. Signs posted.

Old Carriage Trail Closed: The three bridges on the Old Carriage Trail in Sagamore Hills have been determined to be unsafe for pedestrian traffic.

Dickerson Run Trail Closed: This trail is closed until further notice.

Trail Conditions/Regulations:

Brandywine Falls Safety Alert: Do not climb Brandywine Falls or the fences and rocks in this area. Accidents in this area have led to serious injury and death.

Virginia Kendall Ledges: No rock climbing is permitted. Please follow the rules to protect your self and the organisms that grow on the rocks.

Ice Box Cave: Bat Population Threatened
Ice Box Cave, located at Ritchie Ledges, is closed in an effort to slow the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats in the northeastern and eastern U.S. and threatens our bat population in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

WNS is spread by bat-to-bat transmission and by humans transporting fungal spores on their shoes, clothes, and other gear from contaminated sites. Help slow the spread of WNS and reduce disturbance to bats by staying out of the cave. Please report any unusual bat activity, such as, bats flying outside during the day in cold winter months or bats clustering near the entrance to the cave.Contact Park Dispatch at 440-546-5945.