Hiking in CVNPOver 125 miles of hiking trails are available for your hiking pleasure in CVNP. 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 Ohio's Buckeye Trail also passes through the park. Several books, leaflets, and maps, including the Trail Guide Handbook: 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 at Boston Mill Visitor Center. 
Family Hike RecommendationsFind easy family-friendly hiking trails here. Photo: © J.J. Prekop, Jr. 
Recommended HikesFind easy to challenging hike recommendations. Photo: © J.J. Prekop, Jr. 
Trail MapsTrail maps are also available at Boston Mill Visitor Center. Photo: NPS Trail Information:
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| Length (miles) | Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location(s) | |
| Towpath Trail | 19.5 |
Hiking 10
Biking 2.75
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135 |
firm flat, crushed limestone
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yes | There are 10 trailheads providing parking and access to the Towpath Trail. |
Buckeye Trail North
| Length (miles) | Hiking Time (hours) | Elevation Change (Feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible |
Trailhead Location(s) | |
| Egbert Picnic Area to Alexander Road | 6.1 | 3.5 | 90 | hilly and rocky | no | On Gorge Parkway 4/10 of a mile northwest of Egbert Road in Bedford Reservation (Cleveland Metroparks). |
| Alexander Road to Frazee House | 1.5 | .75 | 200 | hilly and rocky | no | On Alexander Road 2/10 of a mile west of Dunham Road in Walton Hills, OH. |
| Frazee House to Station Road Bridge | 2.5 | 1.25 | 8 | firm flat, crushed limestone | yes | On Canal road 3.5 miles south of Rockside Road in Valley View, OH. |
| Station Road Bridge to Jaite | 7 | 3.5 | 200 | hilly and rocky | no | Off of Riverview Rd. .2 miles south of Chippewa Rd. (82) in Brecksville, OH. |
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Jaite to Boston
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5.6 | 3 | 250 | hilly and rocky | no | Red Lock Trailhead is located on Highland Road 1/2 mile east of Riverview. (Vaughn Road becomes Highland Road) Beginning May 24, 2021, the Buckeye Trail between Riverview Road in Boston Township and Snowville Road in Brecksville will be closed for approximately 120 days. |
Buckeye Trail South
| Length (miles) | Hiking Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location(s) | |
| Boston to Pine Lane | 4 | 2 | 240 | hilly and rocky | no | On Boston Mills Road 2/10 of a mile east of Riverview Road in Boston, OH. |
| Pine Lane to Everett Covered Bridge | 4.1 | 2 | 150 | hilly and rocky near Pine Lane, firm flat the rest of the trail | no | On State Route 303, 1/2 mile east of Akron-Peninsula Road in Peninsula, OH. |
| Everett Covered Bridge to Botzum Trailhead/Train Station (via Towpath and Buckeye Trails) | 3 |
2
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160 | hilly and rocky on northern part of trail, firm flat the rest of the trail | no | On Everett Road 1/2 mile west of Riverview Road near Everett Village, OH. |
Valley Trail North
| Length (miles) | Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead location | |
| Frazee House to Station Road Bridge | 3 |
Hiking:1.25
Riding: 1
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8 | firm flat, crushed limestone | yes | On Canal road 3.5 miles south of Rockside Road in Valley View, OH. |
Valley Trail South
| Length (miles) | Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location | |
| Brecksville Reservation to Boston | 6.9 | Riding: 2.5 | 400 | hilly, dirt | no | On Cleveland Metro Parkway .5 mile S.E. of Valley Parkway in Brecksville, OH. |
| Boston Trailhead to Wetmore Trailhead | 9.25 |
Riding: 3.5
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400 | hilly, dirt | no | On Boston Mills Road 2/10 of a mile east of Riverview Road in Boston, OH. Valley Bridle Trail south of SR 303, across from golf course, is collapsed by the river and closed. |
| Wetmore Trailhead to Everett Covered Bridge | 2.75 |
Hiking: 1.5
Riding: 1 hour
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40 | rolling hills, dirt | no | On Wetmore Road .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. |
Old Carriage Trail
| Length (miles) | Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Accessible | Trailhead Location | |
| Old Carriage Trail | 5.25 | Hiking: 2.5 Skiing: 1.5 |
180 | hilly, rocky | no | Red Lock Trailhead is located on Highland Road 1/2 mile east of Riverview. (Vaughn Road becomes Highland Road.) |
Brandywine Falls Area Trails
| Length (miles) | Hiking Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location(s) | |
| Stanford Trail | 1.5 | 1 | 190 | hilly, rocky | no | On Stanford Road 1/2 mile north of Boston mills Road in Boston, OH. |
| Brandywine Gorge Trail loop | 1.4 | 1 | 190 | hilly, rocky | Wheelchair accessible to the first boardwalk overlook.- A spur off the main boardwalk has numerous steps. | On Brandywine Road 1.7 miles north of Hines Hill Road. |
Ledges Area Trails
| Distance (miles) | Hiking Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location(s) | |
| Ledges Trail | 2.2 | 1.5 | 80 | rocky, some steps | no | On Kendall Park Road 1 mile west of Akron Cleveland Road or 2.2 miles east of Akron Peninsula (Truxell Road turns into Kendall Park Road.) Boston Heights, OH |
| Pine Grove Trail | 2.2 | 1.25 | 105 | flat, dirt | no | On Kendall Park Road 1.3 miles west of Akron Cleveland Road or 2 miles east of Akron Peninsula (Truxell Road turns into Kendall Park Road.) in Boston Heights, OH |
| Forest Point Trail | .5 | .5 | Minimal | flat, dirt | no | (see above) |
| Haskell Run Trail | .5 | .5 | 70 | a big hill, rocky | no | At 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 | (see above) |
Kendall Lake Area Trails
| Length (miles) | Hiking Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location(s) | |
| Cross Country Trail | 2.5 | Hiking: 1.5 Skiing: 1 |
160 | rolling hills, dirt | no | On Kendall Park Road 1.6 miles west of Akron Cleveland Road and 1.5 miles east of Akron Peninsula roads (Truxell Road turns into Kendall Park Road.) In Boston Heights, OH. |
| Lake Trail | 1 | .75 | Minimal | flat, dirt (some stairs) | no | (see above) |
| Salt Run Trail | 3.25 | 2 | 160 | rocky, hilly | no | (see above) |
Tree Farm Trail
| Length (miles) | Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location | |
| Tree Farm Trail | 2.75 | Hiking: 1.5 Skiing: .75 |
80 | Flat, dirt | no | On Major Road .7 miles west of Riverview Road in Peninsula, OH. |
Oak Hill and Plateau Trails
| Length (miles) | Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location | |
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Oak Hill
Trail |
1.5 | Hiking: .75 Skiing: .50 |
50 | dirt, flat | no | On Oak Hill Road .9 miles south of Major Road in Peninsula, OH. |
| Plateau Trail | 4.5 | Hiking: 3 Skiing: 2 |
200 | dirt, flat (one big hill) | no | (see above) |
Wetmore Area Trails
| Distance (miles) | Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location | |
| Wetmore Trail | 4.5 | Hiking: 2.5 Riding: 1.5 hours |
250 feet | rolling hills, dirt | no | On Wetmore Road .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. |
| Langes Run Trail | 3.5 | Hiking: 2.5 Riding: 1.5 |
190 | rolling hills, dirt | no | (see above) |
| Butler's Trail | .6 | Hiking: .33 Riding: .33 |
150 | rolling hills, dirt | no | (see above) |
| Tabletop Trail | .75 | Hiking: .5 Riding: .33 |
100 | rolling hills, dirt | no | (see above) |
Everett Area Trails
| Distance (miles) | Time (hours) | Elevation Change (feet) | Trail Surface | Wheelchair Accessible | Trailhead Location | |
| Riding Run Loop | 4.6 | Hiking: 2.5 Riding: 1.5 |
260 | hilly, dirt | no | On Everett Road 1/2 mile west of Riverview Road near Everett Village, OH. |
| Perkins Loop | 2.7 | Hiking: 2 Riding: 1.5 |
260 | hilly, dirt | no | (see above) |
| Furnace Run Loop | 2 | Hiking: 1 | 360 | hilly, dirt | no | (see above) |
For more trails located within CVNP visit:
Bedford Reservation (Cleveland Metroparks)
Brecksville Reservation (Cleveland Metroparks)
Brushwood Area (Summit Metro Parks)
Deep Lock Quarry (Summit Metroparks)
Last updated: June 5, 2021