Peninsula, Ohio – Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) dares you to the take the Cuyahoga Challenge!
This free program presented by CVNPA and Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) and is open to anyone who is up to the challenge. The program consists of a variety beautiful trails that you can hike. New this year, we are also offering trails suitable for running or walking with your dog.
Participants who hike ten or more of the designated trails receive a commemorative patch designed by a local artist, Chuck Ayers.
The trails range from easy to difficult. Participants may hike the selected trails on his or her own or may attend ranger-led programs on qualifying trails. To qualify, trail segments must be hiked between June 1, 2007 and September 30, 2007.
You may pick up an entry form at any of the park’s visitor centers or download an entry form at www.cvnpa.org. More detailed information on the trails or about the Cuyahoga Challenge can be found on the entry form.
The 2007 Cuyahoga Challenge is brought to you through the generous sponsorship of North Akron Savings Bank.
CVNPA, in partnership with the National Park Service and Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), provides innovative education programs and fosters community awareness, support and enjoyment of the park. For more information about CVNPA and its membership program, visit
www.cvnpa.org or call (330) 657-2909.
CVNP covers 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational and natural activities in one setting. For more information visit
www.nps.gov/cuva/ or
www.dayinthevalley.com or call (216) 524-1497 or (800) 445-9667.