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