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Ledges Loop Trail

The Ledges Trail at Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a 2.5 mile loop hike that brings you along massive rock bluffs (ledges), up to an amazing lookout point, and over to Ice Box Cave.

The loop itself is about 2 miles long, but you'll need to hike in along connector trails for a total of about 0.5 extra miles - hence, 2.5 miles total. Alternatively, you can shorten the hike by heading south from parking and hitting the trail near the lookout point first.

This is a must-see loop hike at Cuyahoga Valley National Park as the trail brings you along numerous impressive rock ledges. Dogs are allowed here, but biking is not. This is a very popular trail in the park as well, so prepare for a crowd near Ice Box Cave as well as the southern lookout point.

Parking: To get to the parking lot for the trailhead, drive to the coordinates provided and turn onto the street at with the sign labeled "Ledges". Follow that road all the way to the end to a large parking lot.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Ledges Loop Trail is a 2.5-mile hike in Cuyahoga Valley National Park featuring rock ledges, a lookout point, and Ice Box Cave.
  • The trail is popular, especially near Ice Box Cave and the southern lookout point, so expect crowds.
  • Dogs are allowed, but biking is prohibited, and parking is available at the end of the road marked "Ledges."
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Distance
2.5 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Loop
Est. Time
1.3 hrs
Elev. Gain
217'
Rating
0.0
Added
May 27, 2017
Updated
November 19, 2018

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Total Change
119'
Ascent
217'
Descent
315'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.223433, -81.510155
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.223552, -81.510263

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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2.5 miles / 4.0 km
June 16, 2018
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May 28, 2017
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