So pretty. Love the sound of the waterfalls. The upper path is cool too with a stone stairway that's enclosed on both sides. It can get muddy since it's not paved. Hike back up is worse than the hike down especially after the stone cavern. Moderate difficulty. read more

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We took the trail down to the dam, which it turns out they are actually preparing to remove. There is also a nearby little cave/recess which we hiked up to see. It's very pleasant in the trees. Restroom facilities and a parking lot are available near the trailhead. read more

My childhood hiking area. I grew up right around the corner from this place. So close it was walkable. Back then they only had porti pottys but i went a few months back and they now have a really nice bathroom! I was shocked! I love the waterfalls here, the stairs however are not for the weak! I gotta train a bit more to tolerate the pain from those stairs near the waterfall lol but yeah its beautiful here. read more

I was visiting from out of town and was curious about the surrounding area near where I was lodging. I stumbled upon this and decided to check it out starting from the top of Glen Trail (a pretty easy walk), then crossing the street and walking down to the dam. I'm sure it is much more scenic during literally any other season than winter since there was overcast and the river was literally grey, but walking around was really relaxing, especially if you enjoy looking at the rock formations along the path. When you reach the dam, there's a little info on the types of rocks that make up Cuyahoga Falls as well as history about the dam. I didn't have time to venture past the dam, but I imagine the trails were just as well kept and easy to follow as the ones I traveled on. read more

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My husband and I spent the day in this metro park and it did not disappoint! We first hiked the 1.9 mile, out-and-back Glen Trail, which provided a colorful fall view of the Cuyahoga River on one side and splendid sandstone rock formations on the other. The trail is hard packed soil and gets quite narrow at times. One must watch their footing as there are tree roots and numerous large rocks on the path. There are several boardwalk areas built around rock formations and over rocky areas that would otherwise be impassable. I would rate this trail as moderate due to navigating the rocks in places. Due to some steep drop-offs I do not feel this would be good hike for children. There is a paved parking area for this trail and 2 others. Once parked, look across the street, that is where the trailhead is located. We also walked the 0.6 mile Overlook Trail loop. This trailhead is located in a paved parking area, and the flat, paved trail is an easy walk that ends at a board-walk-type observation deck. This trail would be considered wheel-chair friendly. The view of Cuyahoga Valley and River from the observation deck is spectacular. Both trails have beautifully-maintained bathroom facilities and doggie stations that provide 'Mutt-Mitts' for picking up your dog's waste. Dogs are welcome if leashed. Be sure to check before arranging your hikes, as some trails in the park system are not dog friendly! read more

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Beautiful park. So peaceful The atmosphere is refreshing It has a big park for outdoor picnics. Food and drinks are allowed I will recommend that park for a wedding. read more

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Great place to walk. Challenging places, easy places. Beautiful water fall from the dam. Rushing waters. Rocks. Cave. Nice place!! read more

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Beautiful, scenic and captivating describes this place very well. I came here while I was on vacation. All in all, this place is definitely not a long route but there's definitely alot of great things to see for the low low price of FREE! well maintained boardwalks, a fancy scenic exit to the residential area too! More trails nearby that'll keep you walking along the Cuyahoga River for hours to come. Definitely reccomend! read more

Gorge Metro Park - Parks Near Me - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Tony and I visited Gorge Metro Park in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on Saturday June 22nd. The park was free to enjoy. We took the path to Mary Campbell Cave and then went to the Dam Path to see the waterfall. read more

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Nice clean trails. The parking lot was good size and had a few picnic tables, but the garbage cans were locked. read more

Gorge Metro Park - Parks Near Me - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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I've only done the Gorges Trail, but it has always been a pleasant little hike. It's about 2 miles roundtrip and along the Cuyahoga River. You'll see the old damn and Mary Campbell Cave. There's a lower and upper section and I would say all of it was relatively easy to hike, but it depends on your fitness and experience level. The paths can be clear or primitive. read more

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I went all the time as a kid and still remember it 18 years later. Real impactful stuff for kids to learn and experience true nature!

This is a review of the Highbridge Trail, Gorge Metro Park. A stunning pic of an overlook on Natural Ohio's Instagram page attracted me to this trail. What Natural Ohio forgot to tell it's Instagram followers is that the place from which the picture was taken is not accessible, at least legally accessible, from the trail. So you can imagine how disappointed I was when I got to the spot on the trail where I was supposed to ascend to get an amazing overlook view of the valley. Not only was I disappointed by the inaccessibility of overlook, no fault to the Gorge Metro Park, but I was also disappointed by the trail. The path of the trail follows the path of rustic power lines that, for me, are an eye soar. Add the gravel path to the power lines and it feels like I was walking along a service road, not in a park. If that wasn't enough, there was an unpleasant smell coming from something nearby (the Cuyahoga River, a skunk, trash? I don't know). Unpleasant visuals and smells put a damper on my park experience. I think the worst park is how the sounds of the Cuyahoga River tempt you from the trail saying, "It's beautiful down hear. The gentle, rustling water is peaceful." The only saving grace to the Highbridge Trail is the shaded trail you can descend to via 100 wooded steps. The vibrant greens of the trees and the sound of the river and birds experienced along this short trail made the 3 mile hike better than horrible. read more

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Beautiful park 5 stars all the way we had an awesome time has a waterfall a cave and beautiful clean trails very friendly people very cool palace read more

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Great stop on the way from Pittsburgh to Cleveland. I was surprised by the dam flow. The trails are beautiful with the fall leaves and well maintained. We also hiked the Glen trail which is along the river and had nice views and interesting rock structures. read more

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My family has lived in West Akron for nearly 9 year and have only recently started spending time in the Metro Parks. The Gorge trail is a great, easy hike with great views of rock, water and nature. The picnic areas are clean and inviting, too, although we haven't used them ourselves. I highly recommend spending a weekend afternoon checking this little gem out. read more

Gorge Metro Park - Parks Near Me - Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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Awesome - well maintained trail. It was as beautiful as promised. Pet Friendly. Scenic

3 stars for the scenery, I deducted 2 stars for the smell. We hiked the gorge trail and while the views were awesome there were times when the smell of sewage was so over powering it made it difficult to continue. I had read that the Cuyahoga river was polluted due to upstream communities dumping wastewater into it. I hope this wasn't the cause because on this trip there were people fishing the river with a net and they were wading in the river. read more

I love the gorge! The only thing I'd say is that there's a lot parts blocked off, maybe for a safety hazard; but for me I'm the type of person who likes to explore and get lost on my own adventure. The gorge is beautiful. read more

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I celebrated my 30th birthday here, around a barbecue. It was a bit raining, and little cold, but the presence of the shelter with its cheminee had made the party not only possible but enjoyable. In addition to a splendid nature! read more

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Very cool place to take a quick hike. Great if you're into geology and the like, you can literally see layers and layers of rock formations. Also, there is some history about if you look...we saw a name and date from the late 1700's carved into a rock by the river! read more

Love this park, beautiful views and with the recent dam removals up river the waterfall really rages at times. But be warned, the trail can get rough in spots and kids need to be supervised closely. It's not dangerous on the trails but this place is not a good place to let small kids wander very far. Lots of steep inclines, a raging river, etc. overall a very nice park (minus the insanely smelly port o pots at the beginning of the trail) if you're from out of town and looking for a spot to stretch your legs while seeing some of the beauty of Ohio this is a great spot. read more

great trails I visited this place for he first time in 2014. I was amazed by the size of the rocks and trails. there was so much trail to get lost. I was there for a few hours and didn't even break the surface on how much to do. I will be back read more