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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cleveland, Ohio → Cuyahoga Valley National Park

A valley-and-trails outing south of Cleveland.

Return-to-base outing

Cuyahoga Valley National Park · NPS Photo / D.J. Reiser · Photo credits

Your dayReturn-to-base outing
Set out fromCleveland, Ohio
DiscoverCuyahoga Valley National Park
A DAY TO REMEMBER

The journey

A valley-and-trails outing south of Cleveland.

Check trail closures and any separately operated services before adding them to the itinerary.

Make it your day

Start the day

Choose a park area and check current access information.

Make the most of the visit

Select a walk, viewpoint, or heritage stop suitable for the day.

Return

Return to Cleveland.

People in bright orange kayaks paddle around a bend in a river, past green trees and a rocky shore.
A group of kayaks passing a rocky beach on the Cuyahoga River in summer. · 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.
Visitors taking in the view at the Ledges Overlook in fall. · NPS Photo / Tim Fenner

Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.