Lowest point: Cuyahoga River, 590 feet
Miles/number of trails: 125 miles along more than 50 trails
Main attraction: Brandywine Falls
Cost: Free
Best way to see it: Riding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad or biking the Towpath Trail
When to go to avoid the crowds: Midweek in the summer, as well as winter, spring or fall
Plan Your Trip
Cuyahoga Valley is about as urban as national parks get and not simply because it s 30 minutes south from downtown Cleveland. Ohioans live near, and in some cases within, the 50-square-mile national park. It s their backyard, a shortcut driving east to west, and a morning run or dog-walk route. That s why CVNP visits are blissfully simple.