Cuyahoga Valley National Park 🌲⛰️

📍Location: Between Cleveland and Akron, OH — main entrance near Peninsula, OH 🎫Admission: Free 🥾Vibe: Peaceful, accessible, and surprisingly wild — a gentle introduction to the national park experience Why It’s a Hidden Gem 🌟 As one of America’s smaller national parks, Cuyahoga Valley packs forests, waterfalls, wetlands, and striking rock formations into a hiker-friendly landscape. It’s ideal for those short on time but longing for nature. Must-Do Trails & Sights 👇 🪨 Ledges Trail – A 2.2-mile loop through massive sandstone formations and mossy overhangs 🚂 Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad – A relaxing ride through the park with bike-on/bike-off options 💧 Brandywine Falls – A beautiful 65-foot waterfall with boardwalk access 🦌 Towpath Trail – Flat, multi-use path following the historic Ohio & Erie Canal 🌅 Blue Hen Falls – A smaller but serene waterfall tucked into the woods Good to Know 💡 🚗 Easy drive from Cleveland – Roughly 30 minutes from downtown 🐶 Dog-friendly – Most trails welcome leashed pets 📱 Cell service can be spotty – Download maps in advance 🍂 Fall is spectacular – Vibrant foliage from late September through October Perfect For 👥 👟 Beginner hikers and families 📸 Nature photographers and casual explorers 🚴 Cyclists and trail runners 🧠 Anyone needing a quiet break from the city Final Take 🎯 Cuyahoga Valley may be small, but its beauty is mighty. Come for the Ledges Trail, stay for the waterfalls and scenic train ride, and leave feeling refreshed and reconnected to nature. #CuyahogaValleyNP #NationalParks #OhioHiking #NatureEscape #EasyTrails