Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park · OH
Park Closure · Parking lot repairs, October 5-16
The following parking lots will be closed for short periods for maintenance work: Frazee House & Jaite/Headquarters (10/5-6), East Rim Trailhead & Ira Trailhead (10/6-7), Canal Exploration Center (10/7-8), Station Road Bridge Trailhead (10/13-15), Lock 39 Trailhead (10/15-16). Scheduled dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Park Closure · Towpath Trail between Boston and Peninsula
Closed from Boston Trailhead to Lock 29, August 24–November 20, 2026 and March 29–April 21, 2027.
More informationCaution · Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Do not leave valuables in your car. As a last resort, lock items in your trunk before arriving. Thieves target parking lots and break-ins can occur.
More information2 noticesfrom the National Park Service
Information · Current East Rim Trail Status: Open
As of Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike trails are open 6 am-11 pm for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage. Be flexible; conditions may change throughout the day.
More informationInformation · Expect Crowding
Parking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/cuva
- Location
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park (41.261, -81.571)
Track your visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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Passport stamp locations
- Boston Mill Visitor Center
- Canal Exploration Center
- Hunt House
Hours
Cuyahoga Valley National Parktoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open everyday, 24 hours a day with the following exceptions: Brandywine Falls, Ledges, Octagon, Kendall Lake, and Kendall Hills close from dusk until morning opening.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Boston Mill Visitor Centertoday: 9:30AM - 5:00PMDirections
- Canal Exploration Centertoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
- Hunt Housetoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Ever-changing Boston Walking Tour35–60 minutes · 5 stops
The village of Boston may look like it has not seen progress or change in years, yet the area has transformed repeatedly. Explore the pros and cons of progress. This walk is intended to be around 35 minutes in length, covering about a mile over roads and trails of flat terrain. Be aware that this walk uses current paths, trails and roadways, all adjacent to Boston Mills Road and an active railroad line. At times, noise may be an issue. Watch for cyclists along the Towpath Trail.
Native American Heritage Walking Tour40–60 minutes · 4 stops
For thousands of years, Native peoples have lived, raised families, and created culture in the Cuyahoga Valley. This flat, unpaved walk is a little over two miles out and back on the Towpath Trail. It explores the remnants these peoples left on the land. Be aware: at times, nearby Canal Road can be noisy.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.