Ledges Overlook

Ledges Overlook is a favorite spot for sunsets and fall colors.

© Tom Croce

Quick Facts

Location:

Park at Ledges Trailhead, 405 Truxell Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. Hike the Ledges Trail to the Overlook or use a trail map to shortcut across the playfield.

Significance:

The Ledges Overlook is one of the more photographed locations within Cuyahoga Valley National Park and is within the Virginia Kendall State Park Historic District.

Designation:

Virginia Kendall State Park Historic District; Designated Scenic Overlook; Ohio and Erie Canalway National Heritage Area

Amenities

4 listed

Audio Description, Benches/Seating, Picnic Table, Scenic View/Photo Spot

The Ledges Overlook looks west over an expansive view of the Cuyahoga Valley. The bare rock of the Ledges provides a natural viewing platform. From here, visitors can appreciate how the park protects a large tract of forested open space between the cities of Akron and Cleveland. The scenery is stunning in any season.

The Ledges Overlook is a stop on the Ledges Trail. This 1.8-mile trail loops around this outcropping of Sharon Sandstone and Conglomerate. The up-close views of the rocks from the trail contrast with the broad view from the overlook.

Learn more about the geology of the Cuyahoga Valley.