Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio, near Cleveland, is a recreational park in the Cuyahoga River valley. Once famous as a symbol of environmental destruction when the river burned, the Cuyahoga River has been protected and restored to a natural state.
There are a number of recreational opportunities within the national park. One of the most popular is the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train ride. Another is the Towpath trail, which can be used by hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Many of the historic sites in the park are near the Towpath trail. The towpath is about 20 miles long.
The park offers 125 miles of hiking trails, including a section of the Buckeye Trail that crosses the state of Ohio.
