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Dogs in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendlyLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

Yes. Leashed dogs are welcome on every hiking trail.

All hiking trails, including the 20-mile Towpath Trail along the old Ohio & Erie Canal.
Photo: NPS Photo / D.J. Reiser · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

All hiking trails, including the 20-mile Towpath Trail along the old Ohio & Erie Canal.

Where dogs are banned

The East Rim mountain-bike trails, and the Kendall Hills during winter sledding.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKTowpath TrailLeashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKBrandywine Gorge TrailLeashed dogs welcome
Dogs OKLedges TrailLeashed dogs welcome
No dogsEast Rim mountain-bike trailsClosed to dogs

Leash rule

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

Official source
National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Park code
CUVA

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

Yes. Leashed dogs are welcome on every hiking trail. All hiking trails, including the 20-mile Towpath Trail along the old Ohio & Erie Canal.

What is the leash rule at Cuyahoga Valley?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Cuyahoga Valley?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Towpath Trail, Brandywine Gorge Trail, Ledges Trail.

Are service animals allowed at Cuyahoga Valley?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.