Boston Trailhead Access
Boston Trailhead Access
Boston Trailhead provides parking on the east side of the Cuyahoga River with access to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and connections to Valley and Buckeye trails.
Paddlers can use the nearby Boston Store Trailhead River Access for boat drop-off (100 feet from the water's edge) before parking at Boston Trailhead, with Class I beginner-friendly paddling available downstream.
The location offers amenities including auto parking, information kiosks, and serves as a major hub for hikers, cyclists, and paddlers in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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