Cuyahoga National Park

Lock 39 Trailhead - The Lock 39 Trailhead serves as one of the many entry points to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.

During the canal era, boats were pulled by teams of mules or horses along this path.

By heading south on the towpath trail for a quarter mile from the parking area, visitors will arrive at Lock 39.

Additionally, from the southern end of the parking lot, a bridge crosses the Cuyahoga River.

This bridge leads to the Rockside Station of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Canal Exploration Center - The Canal Exploration Center is located in a historic canal-side tavern, with a reconstructed canal lock outside. The center is open from Wednesday to Sunday, June through October.

It features interactive exhibits that are enjoyable for all ages and detail the canal’s history.

Tinkers Creek - The Tinkers Creek Overlook, the first of three overlooks on this tour, offers a view into the Tinkers Creek Gorge, a National Natural Landmark.

Bridal Veil Falls - Bridal Veil Falls is a gentle, cascading waterfall that can be viewed from a boardwalk and bridge over the creek.

Visitors can follow the creek downstream for a quarter-mile to reach the Lower Deerlick Creek Falls.

Egbert Picnic Area - This spacious picnic area includes tables, grills, a shelter, restrooms, and nature trails.

Great Falls of Tinkers Creek - Located in Viaduct Park, the Great Falls of Tinkers Creek is a stunning sight. A viaduct is a type of bridge supported by arches or columns.

Frazee House and Trailhead - The Frazee House, one of the first brick structures in the valley, was built in the 1820s in the Federal style by Stephen and Mehitable Frazee.

At the time, it was considered a dream home, but since Ohio was still a frontier, skilled laborers were scarce.

The family constructed it themselves, even making the bricks from mud and clay in their backyard. Today, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chippewa Creek Gorge Overlook - The Chippewa Creek Gorge was carved by glaciers during the last major ice age.

The top layer of rock consists of Berea Sandstone, which was also used in the construction of the nearby Brecksville Nature Center.

Brecksville Nature Center - Situated on the western edge of the National Park, the Brecksville Nature Center offers exhibits about the area’s plants, animals, and history.

It includes a kids’ corner with activities for children and rocking chairs for enjoying the view through a wall of windows.

The center also features a park, picnic area, nature trails, and a program center for educational events.

Jaite Trailhead - The Jaite Trailhead provides access to a highly recommended section of the Buckeye Trail.

A mile-and-a-half walk from the trailhead leads to old-growth trees that have stood for hundreds of years.

Red Lock Trailhead - At this trailhead, visitors can explore Lock 34, also known as Red Lock. A half-mile walk south on the Red Lock Trail leads to the remains of the old Jaite Paper Mill.

Brandywine Falls - Standing at 60 feet, Brandywine Falls is Ohio’s tallest waterfall. Several boardwalk viewing areas and the remains of an old appliance factory are located nearby.

Boston Common Visitor Center - Opened in 2019, the Boston Mill is a state-of-the-art Visitor Center.

Visitors can speak with a park ranger, obtain trail maps, use the restroom, shop at the bookstore, or board the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad from the center.

The Boston Store next door offers souvenirs and food.

Lock 29 Trailhead - Visitors can park at the Lock 29 Trailhead to explore the Peninsula on foot.

The area features the National Park’s Trail Mix store, as well as local restaurants, art galleries, gift shops, and more.

Lock 29 is the only canal lock that visitors can walk into, and it also serves as a parking area for boarding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Ledges Trailhead - The Ledges Trail is the most highly recommended trail on the tour.

This easy, 2-mile loop trail circles the base of a plateau, showcasing rocky ledges, crevasses, caves, and overhangs. The rocks here are up to 400 million years old!

Kendall Lake - Created by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, Kendall Lake is a favorite spot for birdwatchers and fishing enthusiasts.

Great Blue Heron Viewing Area - From Valentine’s Day to Independence Day, this area is popular for spotting Great Blue Herons nesting nearby.

Hale Farm & Village - The Hale Farm & Village is a living history museum where visitors can interact with volunteers in period attire and explore 32 historical structures.

Beaver Marsh - Beaver Marsh is a wetland created by beavers who dammed a section of the old canal.

Remarkably, this wetland was once an auto salvage yard in the 1970s.

Volunteers from a local Sierra Club branch cleaned it up in the 80s, and nature took care of the rest.

Hunt House Visitor Center - The Hunt House offers child-friendly nature exhibits and information about nearby attractions.

It serves as a resting place for those hiking the Towpath Trail, and a popular farm market is open next door during the summer and fall.

Everett Covered Bridge - Originally built in the 1800s, the Everett Covered Bridge is the last surviving covered bridge in Summit County.

After being damaged by floods, it was rebuilt in 1986.

Some say the bridge is haunted by the ghost of a farmer who drowned while trying to cross the creek.

Oak Hill Trailhead - The Oak Hill Trail is a flat, easy-loop trail that circles Sylvan Pond. Even in summer, visitors might find themselves alone on this trail.

Tree Farm Trail - Named for its past as a tree farm, the Tree Farm Trail still boasts many evergreen trees.

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park - The final stop on the tour, located just below the town of Peninsula, offers at least two notable features.

First, there’s Lock 28, known as Deep Lock, the deepest lock on the Ohio and Erie Canal at 17 feet.

Second, there’s an old sandstone quarry. Berea Sandstone from this quarry was used to make millstones and construct parts of the canal.

Later, the Civilian Conservation Corps used this quarry to build local structures.

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