Peninsula, Ohio- The Cuyahoga Challenge is a free program presented by Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) and Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) that challenges you to hike 10 designated trails.This program is presented free to all visitors thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, North Akron Savings Bank. This hiking series is a great way to discover the beauty the park has to offer and to stay healthy and fit this summer. Please invite your friends and family to join you in this free activity! 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. Trail segments must be hiked between June 1, 2009 and September 30, 2009.
You may pick up an entry form at any of the park visitor centers or download an entry form at www.cvnpa.org. Detailed information on the trails or about the Cuyahoga Challenge can be found on the entry form.
Once you have completed the Cuyahoga Challenge congratulatory packets will be available for pick-up only at Trail Mix, located at 1565 Boston Mills Road in Peninsula across from the Boston Store Visitor Center. All packets will be made available up until October 31st. Visit www.cvnpa.org for Trail Mix hours of operation.
CVNPA is a non-profit organization created to engage public support for the park and provide services to enhance public use 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.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jocelyn Buckey
(330) 657-2909 ext. 106
jbuckey@cvnpa.org