Best trails in Cascade Valley Park, Ohio

The hilly Schumacher Trail provides a closer look at some of Summit County's most pristine scenery: http://www.naturalohioadventures.com/cascade-valley-metro-park.htmlShow more

A great paved trail for walking/running with a gorgeous overlook of the valley and river below. You can go down to the bottom also via a long staircase. There is easy access to the Oxbow trail and other Cascade Valley parks from here if you would like a longer hike. Accessibility: The trail surface is asphalt and typically at least five feet wide. The estimated grade is gentle (all 3% or less). There are benches along the trail for resting.Show more

The Oxbow Trail in the Cascade Valley Metro Park is a great wooded trail that follows the Cuyahoga River for much of the way. The parking lot is decently sized and the picnic area with picnic tables and grills is nearby. The picnic area offers great views of the river for those that would like to see the river, but who may have mobility issues. The trail does have some areas with steep inclines and steps. Once about halfway up the hill you have the option to just continue on the Oxbow Trail route (1.2 miles), or continue up the steep gorge to connect to the Overlook Trail. Show more

This loop only includes the upper half of the Oxbow Trail. In order to hike the entire Oxbow Loop continue past the parking lot when you get to the bottom of the stars and hill, and you'll see the trailhead sign there.Show more

The Towpath is a great place for many activities - hiking, biking, running, horseback riding, and scenic rail and canal boat trips. Historically until 1913, mules used to pull canal boats with passengers and goods along the Canal. Today’s trail follows the old towpath closely.Show more