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Sep 8, 2023 · Join us on a ranger-led hike at the Ledges during the summer. Explore the rich human and geologic history of stunning sandstone cliffs and the surrounding environment. Visit our online calendar or our Facebook page for event listings.
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Feb 18, 2024 · How to Hike the Ledges Trail. Step-By-Step Trail Guide. Getting to the Trailhead. The trailhead is located in the Virginia Kendall area of the park. Park at the very large Ledges Trailhead parking lot. There are restrooms here. On the Ledges Trail. From the parking lot, look for the large trail sign near the entrance to the parking lot.
- From Pine Grove Trailhead
- From Haskell Run Trailhead
- From Kendall Lake Trailhead
Park at Pine Grove Trailhead, which is located near the southeast corner of the parking lot for the Octagon Shelter. There are restrooms and seasonally available water at the shelter. Follow either of two paths to the left and behind the kiosk to access the Ledges Trail.
Park in the main lot for Happy Days Lodge. Follow the walkway through the tunnel under the road. Haskell Run Trailheadinformation is located near the corner of the accessible parking lot behind the lodge. Hike the Haskell Run Trail for a quarter mile, then follow signs to connect to the Ledges Trail.
For an even longer hike, park at Kendall Lake Trailhead. Public restrooms with running water are available on the lower level of the nearby Kendall Lake Shelter. Carefully cross the road to access a connector to the Pine Grove Trail. Then follow one of two additional connector trails to access the Ledges Trail. The total mileage of this hike will d...
Experience breathtaking beauty and geological wonders on the Ledges Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Discover awe-inspiring rock formations, winding through ancient sandstone cliffs, and enjoy the serene ambiance of the forested landscapes.
Jan 6, 2021 · The Ritchie Ledges. Likely the most notable and popular due to its location within Cuyahoga Valley National Park, this area feels otherworldly. The trail around The Ledges is 1.8 miles and connects to a larger network of trails in the area.
The location initially of the exhibit was in the lower part of the park, tucked against the hillside, just north of where the present-day Carl Fritz Henning shelter is located. Remnants of the exhibit can still be found in the forest in the form of rolls of fencing and concrete foundations.
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Apr 25, 2024 · Where is the Ledges Trailhead located? Cuyahoga Valley National Park is located in suburban Cleveland, Ohio just south of Lake Erie and north of Akron. The park is long stretching north and south but wider at the southern end.