Buckeye Trail in Cuyahoga National Park

Buckeye Trail

1,444 miles between Cleveland and Cincinnati.

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Buckeye Trail Details

Traveling nearly 1,400 miles between Cleveland and Cincinnati, this long distance trail is Ohio's off-road challenge for adventurous hikers. It traverses plains and hills, forests and streams, and 37 challenging miles in CVNP. The blue blazes marking the trail begin in Bedford and end in Akron, and pass through and near a number of the park's most spectacular attractions. The narrow trail is best suited for hikers, and segments of the trail can be combined with other, shorter trails in the park system for good loops.

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

1444 miles

Estimated time

Varies

Region

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Nearby Parks Around Buckeye Trail

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Buckeye Trail

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0.0 mi away

Lock 39 Trailhead

A popular starting point for the Towpath Trail.

0.0 mi away

Lock 39 Picnic Area

A small picnic area is located the Lock 39 Trailhead.

0.1 mi away

Thornburg Station

Home to a number of establishments.

0.1 mi away

Lock 39-Frazee House (Towpath Trail)

A number of the Park's crown attractions.

0.1 mi away

Rockside Station

A major starting point for rail excursions.