The Details
A green oasis between Cleveland and Akron where the Cuyahoga River winds through historic towpaths and waterfalls.
STATE
OH
ESTABLISHED
2000
AREA
33k acres
ECOSYSTEM
Forest
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHBEST TIME TO GO
May–June and September–October; fall color peaks in October and the Towpath Trail is at its best.
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Weather: greatokaytough — heat, cold, snow, monsoon or closures
Crowds: quietmoderatebusy
CROWDS
Summer weekends and October foliage weekends are busiest.
WEATHER
Winters are cold, gray and snowy (good for snowshoeing); summers are humid with thunderstorms.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
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Boston Mill Visitor Center
Nearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKCLE
DIRECTIONS →Cleveland Hopkins IntlNEAREST
≈ 24 mi · ~30 min drive to Boston Mill Visitor Center
CAK
DIRECTIONS →Akron-Canton
≈ 31 mi · ~35 min drive to Boston Mill Visitor Center
Distances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
◆Walk or bike the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
◆See 65-foot Brandywine Falls
◆Ride the scenic railroad through the valley
◆Hike the Ledges Trail
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
GATEWAY TOWNS
PeninsulaAkronCleveland
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
#55
LARGEST OF 64
#56
OLDEST OF 64
32,572
ACRES
26
YEARS PROTECTED
◆The park follows the Cuyahoga River, whose name is often translated as “crooked river.”
◆The Towpath Trail follows the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
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