Cuyahoga Valley National Park

One of Cuyahoga Valley's most popular trails, the Ledges Trail proved glimpses of great color and rock formations throughout the year.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Map shows the area south of Red Lock Trailhead with a red closure area marked along the Towpath and Valley trails, just south of Vaughn/Highland Rd. The closure extends across Brandywine Creek, shown in blue.
National Park Service to temporarily close Towpath Trail section to install new Brandywine Creek culvert
Cuyahoga Valley National Park will temporarily close the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Red Lock Trailhead and Brandywine Creek from Monday, March 3, to Friday, May 2, 2025.
Dozens of people talk and visit tables inside a large room.
National Park Service seeks volunteers
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is hosting a volunteer open house on Saturday, February 8, 1-3:30 pm at Happy Days Lodge. Attendees can find out more about a variety of open opportunities.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad incident statement
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, a Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train derailed near Peninsula. Three cars came off the tracks but remained upright. There were no injuries reported among the 588 passengers and crew members on board. The incident is under investigation.
Map showing closed trail section
National Park Service to temporarily close Towpath Trail section for riverbank stabilization
Cuyahoga Valley National Park will close the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Fitzwater Road and Pleasant Valley/Alexander Road in Valley View on weekdays from 6 am December 16, 2024 through 6 pm January 20, 2025. The trail will be open on weekends from 6 pm Fridays to 6 am Mondays. No detour is available.
Several people in bright yellow shirts walk and ride in four-wheelers through a dry brown field, starting a smoldering fire, gray smoke rising off to the left.
National Park Service to conduct prescribed fires
The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires at 3 locations in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, when conditions allow, between November 7 and December 31. The goal of the planned fires is to improve natural habitat. Specifically, the prescribed fires will burn invasive plant species, create good soil conditions for native seeds, and maintain habitats. The total area to be burned is approximately 182 acres.
People in bright orange kayaks paddle around a bend in a river, past green trees and a rocky shore.
Photo by NPS Photo / D.J. Reiser
Two people stand at the edge of a gray rock cliff; in the distance, sunset and trees in fall colors.
Photo by NPS Photo / Tim Fenner
A yellow-and-red engine with number 6777 leads a passenger train along tracks through green trees.
Photo by NPS Photo / Robert George
Viewed from above, people stand on a platform near frothy white water falling over a rocky ledge.
Photo by NPS Photo / D.J. Reiser
Visitors line the concrete edge of a canal lock filled with water, in front of a white building.
Photo by NPS Photo / Ted Toth