Best hikes in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ambleway maps 45 hikes in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, from a 1.9-mile walk to a 16-mile day out. 36 of them score as wild, staying clear of roads and development for most of the route; the wildest is Plateau Trail. The biggest climb is Brandywine Falls–Deer Lick Cave, 9 sights, gaining 1,281 ft, and the network tops out at 1,046 ft. 6 start within walking range of public transit.
- Brandywine Falls–Upper Boardwalk Viewpoint, 6 sights 11.5 mi · ▲ 422 ft
- Tallgrass Prairie–Brecksville Reservation Beach, 4 sights 11.5 mi · ▲ 275 ft
- Cattail Pond–Furnace Run Trail, 4 sights 12.6 mi · ▲ 504 ft
- My Mountain Overlook–Brecksville Reservation Beach, 4 sights 14.1 mi · ▲ 224 ft
- Brecksville Reservation Beach–Red Lock Trail, 3 sights 9.9 mi · ▲ 502 ft
- Redwing Pond–Whirligig Pond, 6 sights 14.3 mi · ▲ 299 ft
- Brandywine Falls–Deer Lick Cave, 9 sights 15.6 mi · ▲ 1,281 ft
- Big Oak Tree–Averill Pond, 6 sights 13 mi · ▲ 512 ft
- Chippewa Creek Gorge Overlook–Brecksville Reservation Beach, 5 sights 11.8 mi · ▲ 252 ft
- Deer Lick Cave–Brecksville Reservation Beach, 4 sights 11.2 mi · ▲ 346 ft
- Averill Pond–Brecksville Reservation Beach, 5 sights 10.3 mi · ▲ 166 ft
- Meadowedge Pond–Redwing Pond, 7 lakes 14.6 mi · ▲ 277 ft
- Lock 28 & Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail 4.8 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail 2.5 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Overlook–Brecksville Reservation Beach, 4 sights 6.9 mi · ▲ 418 ft
- Red Lock Trail & Valley Trail 4.6 mi · ▲ 467 ft
- Sylvan Pond–Meadowedge Pond, 7 lakes 10.9 mi · ▲ 347 ft
- Old Carriage Trail 5.3 mi · ▲ 226 ft
- Butler's Trail & Valley Trail 3.4 mi · ▲ 164 ft
- Buttermilk Falls & Blue Hen Falls Spur via Buckeye Trail 8.3 mi · ▲ 1,013 ft
- Langes Run Trail 3.9 mi · ▲ 388 ft
- Wetmore Trail 2.5 mi · ▲ 148 ft
- South Brecksville Reservation All Purpose Trail 2.5 mi · ▲ 196 ft
- Indigo Lake & Hale Farm Connector 1.9 mi · ▲ 134 ft
- Ledges Trail 2.2 mi · ▲ 212 ft
- Cross Country Trail 2.7 mi · ▲ 174 ft
- Blue Hen Falls via Buckeye Trail 7.5 mi · ▲ 889 ft
- Plateau Trail 2.1 mi · ▲ 237 ft
- Wildlife Woods Trail via Buckeye Trail 2.1 mi · ▲ 288 ft
- Salt Run Trail 1.9 mi · ▲ 240 ft
- Kendall Lake–Connector Trail, 3 sights 3.9 mi · ▲ 357 ft
- Ledges Overlook–Kendall Lake, 6 sights 2.8 mi · ▲ 326 ft
- Jaite Mill Historic District & Valley Trail Loop via Buckeye Trail 5.9 mi · ▲ 472 ft
- East Bridal Trail–North Bridle Loop Loop, 4 sights 3.2 mi · ▲ 258 ft
- Perkins / Riding Run Trail & Riding Run Trail Loop 2.8 mi · ▲ 354 ft
- Kendall Lake–Tabletop Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.1 mi · ▲ 567 ft
Show 9 less-wild hikesHide 9 less-wild hikes
- Bike and Hike Trail 4.3 mi · ▲ 53 ft
- Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook–Buckeye Trail, 3 sights 7.6 mi · ▲ 521 ft
- Hemlock Creek Trail 5.3 mi · ▲ 229 ft
- Bridle Trail–Eddie's Wildlife Pass, 6 sights 8.3 mi · ▲ 594 ft
- Bedford Reservation Viewpoint–Buckeye Trail, 4 sights 12.2 mi · ▲ 1,002 ft
- Mars Quarry & Touch Stone Loop via Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail 2 mi · ▲ 56 ft
- Sagamore Creek Loop Trail 3 mi · ▲ 220 ft
- Boston Run Trail Loop 3.1 mi · ▲ 191 ft
- East Rim Trail & Post Line Loop 2.1 mi · ▲ 118 ft