Cuyahoga Valley National Park

When to Go

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open for adventures year-round, but peak season is April through October—make an early start if visiting at this time, as parking spaces fill up quickly. For the best views, come in late spring, when wildflowers are in full bloom, or in mid-October, when fall foliage is at its most vibrant. Winter snowfall means you’ll need to swap your hiking boots for snowshoes, but many trails stay open year-round.

Know Before You Go

• Cuyahoga Valley National Park is 20 miles south of Cleveland, about a 25-minute drive away, and just a 15-minute drive from Akron.
• There is no admission fee to visit the national park, and free parking is available at Boston Mill Visitor Center, Brandywine Falls, and Ledges Trailhead.
• Facilities include a visitor center, picnic and day-use areas, restrooms, and two snack bars. You can bring your own registered watercraft, but you must follow Ohio state laws.
• Backcountry camping and overnight parking are prohibited.
• There are ADA-accessible restrooms, picnic areas, and parking spaces at Cuyahoga Valley. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail is also accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.