Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Brandywine Gorge Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Brandywine Gorge Trail |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Ohio |
| Nearby Town: | Boston |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Boston, head north on Riverview Road for approximately 2 miles. Turn right on Vaughan Road, which turns into West Highland Road and continue for 1.8 miles. Turn right on Brandywine Road. After approximately 1 mile, the entrance to the parking lot will be on the right. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.40 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Brandywine Falls Parking Area |
| Trails Used: | Brandywine Gorge Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Main Visitor Center / Boston Store Visitor Center 1550 Boston Mills Road Peninsula, Ohio 44264 Coordinates: (81° 33.512' W) (41° 15.803' N) Phone: (330) 657-2752 http://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is the only national park in the state of Ohio. It was created as the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area on December 27, 1974, and designated as a national park on October 11, 2000. It sits just a short distance from the highly urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, but encompasses nearly 33,000 acres, and offers over 125 miles of hiking trails. Trail maps are available at most visitor centers. This particular hike consists of a clockwise trek around the Brandywine Gorge Trail. The second half of the trail parallels Brandywine Creek just above the streambed and affords multiple views of the scenic gorge. Near the end of the loop, there is an upper boardwalk and a lower boardwalk. The lower boardwalk offers a nice view of the falls. There are also a couple placards along this section that provide an interesting history of the Brandywine area. |
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