Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Ledges and Pine Grove Loops

Enjoy a quick escape from the urban jungle any time of year on this 4.1-mile figure eight with calming views of the park's rolling meadows and hills.

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Trail Facts

  • Distance: 6.5

Waypoints

LPG001

Location: 41.2262192, -81.5136185

Begin hiking N from the Ledges Loop trailhead

LPG002

Location: 41.2283096, -81.5119705

Go straight, choosing hidden path over a well-worn trail R

LPG003

Location: 41.2281914, -81.5097427

Ice Box Cave, a moss-covered dwelling open for exploration

LPG004

Location: 41.2282906, -81.510437

Hit picnic bench after climbing stairs

LPG005

Location: 41.220871, -81.5101624

Go straight across the Ledges Shelter Rd.

LPG006

Location: 41.2203712, -81.5121765

Follow trail to scenic spot overlooking meadow surrounded by lush treetop quilts, a real treat in autumn

LPG007

Location: 41.2193909, -81.5118179

Go straight on trail connecting Ledges and Pine Grove Loops; trail drops down steps westward

LPG008

Location: 41.2200203, -81.5148468

Cross Octagon Rd. to stay on connecting trail

LPG009

Location: 41.2209206, -81.5173264

Pine Grove Loop; on the way in, bear L @ 3-way. On the way out, bear L to go down connecter to Ledges Trail Loop

LPG010

Location: 41.2231789, -81.5223312

Bear R @ 3-way, stay on Pine Grove Loop

LPG011

Location: 41.2232513, -81.5174637

Intersection with connector; veer L

LPG012

Location: 41.2258415, -81.5135269

L @ 3-way; turn L @ trailhead to parking lot

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