Buckeye Trail (Akron)
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Summit County, OH
Point-to-point trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Summit County, OH. Hiking.
- Distance
- 57.4 mi (92.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,349 ft (716 m)
- Est. Time
- 19 hr 40 min
- High point
- 1,020 ft (311 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter: Ottawa Point Picnic Shelter 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Campsite: Ottawa Overlook Backcountry Site 1 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Ottawa Overlook Backcountry Site 2 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Ottawa Overlook Backcountry Site 3 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Blue Hen Falls 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Trailhead: Buckeye Trail Trailhead 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Shelter 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Boston Mill Visitor Center - Cuyahoga Valley NP 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Boston Store Visitor Center 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Trailhead: Pine Lane Trailhead 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Peninsula Depot Visitor Center 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from start
- Trailhead: Lock 29 Trailhead 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Lock 28 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 26.4 mi (42.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 26.6 mi (42.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from start
- Shelter 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Big Bend Campsite 28.5 mi (45.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Buckeye Trail (Akron)
How long is Buckeye Trail (Akron)?
Buckeye Trail (Akron) is 57.4 mi (92.3 km) long. Most people take about 19 hr 40 min. It climbs 2,349 ft (716 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,020 ft (311 m).
How hard is Buckeye Trail (Akron)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Buckeye Trail (Akron)?
Parking at the start, 5 spaces. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Buckeye Trail (Akron)?
Drinking water on the way at 10.2 mi (16.5 km), 10.2 mi (16.5 km), 10.3 mi (16.7 km), 15.3 mi (24.6 km). Toilets: 1.2 mi (2 km), 10.2 mi (16.5 km), 14.5 mi (23.3 km).
Is Buckeye Trail (Akron) shaded?
Mostly shaded (81% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Buckeye Trail (Akron)?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Buckeye Trail (Akron)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Buckeye Trail (Akron)?
Primer Coffee & Cocktails, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Marc's, 1.2 mi (2 km). 5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Buckeye Trail (Akron)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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