Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is located in northeastern Ohio, a swath of preserved nature stretching from Cleveland to Akron. Established in 1974, it is the only national park in Ohio and thus a popular destination for those in the surrounding area. The park features a variety of landscapes, including rolling hills, dense forests, rocky cliffs, all surrounding the winding Cuyahoga River.

The Cuyahoga River, which runs through the heart of the park and is known for its recreational opportunities, including fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Visitors can also enjoy hiking and biking along the scenic trails that traverse the park, or explore the historic sites and cultural landmarks within its boundaries. These include the Everett Covered Bridge, a historic covered bridge that spans the Cuyahoga River, and the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail which runs along the length of the river.

VISIT Cuyahoga Valley National Park:

Park Details

Cuyahoga Valley National Park was established in .

Address
Phone	440-717-3890
Hours	Open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day
Entrance Fee	Free

When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation

In the winter, temperatures are usually cold, with occasional snow and ice storms. Spring is characterized by mild temperatures, with occasional showers and a transition to the warmer weather of summer. Summer temperatures are typically warm and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. In the fall, temperatures are often cool and crisp, with beautiful autumn foliage and ideal conditions for hiking and exploring the park's natural beauty.

Using Historical Data to Predict

We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park is.

Our data shows the best months to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park are October, September, July & August.

Temperature values in °F; Precipitation in Inches

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Park Visits	86,000	91,737	182,618	224,619	241,897	307,110	300,798	317,417	266,356	264,264	177,927	114,532
Precipitation	74	72	85	106	109	99	82	70	80	71	84	77
Avg Temp	35	37	47	60	70	78	82	81	74	63	51	39
Max Temp	56	57	70	79	84	90	93	92	88	80	69	57
Avg Temp	22	22	29	40	50	59	64	62	55	44	35	26
Min Temp	5	4	10	23	35	44	52	50	40	28	20	10

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Road Trips

Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Cuyahoga Valley National Park is visited.

Trip Name	Trip Miles	Trip Days
Indiana Dunes, Cuyahoga Valley to Niagara Falls	609	8
Cuyahoga Valley, Flight 93, Gettysburg to DC	408	7

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