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Cuyahoga Valley National Park fall foliage
Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects about 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, a green valley of forests, waterfalls, farms, and old canal towns. The color typically peaks around October 22 to 24.
- Typical peak
- Oct 22 – Oct 24
- Location
- Ohio
- Size
- About 33,000 acres
2026 foliage season
Typical season
Peak around October 24 at Cleveland. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.
Status shown for Cleveland, at 650 feet. See below for other parts of the park.
Peak by place and elevation
Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each place. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.
The season at Cleveland
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
Where to see the color in Cuyahoga Valley
Brandywine Falls drops about 65 feet over sandstone ledges, with a boardwalk to the overlook. The Ledges Trail circles mossy sandstone cliffs to an overlook across the valley. The Towpath Trail follows the old Ohio & Erie Canal through the valley, past the Beaver Marsh and the village of Peninsula, and the Everett Covered Bridge crosses a stream in the woods.
Scenic drive
Riverview Road follows the Cuyahoga River south through the park from near Cleveland, past wooded hillsides, fields, and the village of Peninsula.
Trees you’ll see turning
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
In a typical year, the color peaks around October 22 to 24.
Where is the best fall color in Cuyahoga Valley?
Brandywine Falls, the Ledges, the Towpath Trail, and the drive along Riverview Road.