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Ledges Trail

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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easy

Length: 2.1 mi

Est. time: 48m

Gain: 284 ft

Loss: 266 ft

Max elev: 1,053 ft

NetworkTrail class 412hike

Elevation profile

+284 ft gain · −266 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK PICNIC SHELTERS (Campground)

What to know

Hike the Ledges Trail

⏱ <p>Take as much time as you need for this hike. We recommend one to two hours for the shorter routes. Longer routes from alternate starting locations may take more time.</p>

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Build a loop

Connects to:

Ledges Trail Connector

Connect the dots

Learn:

Biological IndicatorsHERstories of Cuyahoga Valley: the Suffrage Movement and Harriet KeelerIntroduction to Citizen ScienceWhat's in the Water?When War Hits Home: The Ohio & Erie Canal Town of Peninsula, and the Civil War Election of 1864Why Water Matters

Journeys:

Carl B. Stokes: Ground-breaking Cleveland MayorJohn MalvinJane Edna HunterJanet B. Hutchison: Park Founder and Long-time VolunteerHarriet KeelerColonel Charles W. Whittlesey

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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