How do I check closures at Cuyahoga Valley?

This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Cuyahoga Valley is the authority for road status and closures.

Alerts & closures

Is Cuyahoga Valley open right now?

Last verified October 1, 2026Alerts refresh hourly

The NPS says: “Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open everyday, 24 hours a day with the following exceptions: Brandywine Falls, Ledges, Octagon, Kendall Lake, and Kendall Hills close from dusk until morning opening.”

From the NPS

Current alerts

1 closure1 caution2 information

Park Closure
Towpath Trail between Boston and Peninsula
Closed from Boston Trailhead to Lock 29, August 24–November 20, 2026 and March 29–April 21, 2027.
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Caution
Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Do not leave valuables in your car. As a last resort, lock items in your trunk before arriving. Thieves target parking lots and break-ins can occur.
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Information
Current East Rim Trail Status: Open
As of Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike trails are open 6 am-11 pm for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage. Be flexible; conditions may change throughout the day.
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Information
Expect Crowding
Parking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.

Checked Oct 1, 2026, 3:39 PM ET from the NPS alerts feed. Closures can be partial (one road or trail), so read each alert.

Opening hours (NPS)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
monday All Day
tuesday All Day
wednesday All Day
thursday All Day
friday All Day
saturday All Day
sunday All Day

monday	All Day
tuesday	All Day
wednesday	All Day
thursday	All Day
friday	All Day
saturday	All Day
sunday	All Day

Before you go

Entrance: Free entry

Cuyahoga Valley guide: crowds, fees & more →Reservations in 2026 →

FAQ

Cuyahoga Valley: open or closed?

Is Cuyahoga Valley National Park open year-round?: The National Park Service says: "Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open everyday, 24 hours a day with the following exceptions: Brandywine Falls, Ledges, Octagon, Kendall Lake, and Kendall Hills close from dusk until morning opening." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.
How do I check closures at Cuyahoga Valley?: This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Cuyahoga Valley is the authority for road status and closures.

Sources · 3

1.Cuyahoga Valley National Park — current conditions · National Park Service
2.NPS Data API — alerts · National Park Service
3.NPS Visitor Use Statistics — monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (IRMA stats REST service) · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — Visitor Use Statistics Program

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