Kayak trips
Three routes on the Cuyahoga River Water Trail
We are currently offering three trips through Cuyahoga Valley National Park: two self-guided routes at your own pace, and a shorter guided tour with an experienced river guide.
Kayak trips
Three ways to paddle the Cuyahoga
Self-guided or guided, a couple hours or a full day. Every trip runs on the Cuyahoga River Water Trail through Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Guided
$60
The Guided Tour
A shorter paddle through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park with an experienced river guide alongside you the whole way.
- Distance
- 4 miles
- Time
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Launch
- Brecksville Station
Self-guided
$60
The Adventure Trip
A self-guided paddle on the Cuyahoga River Water Trail through Cuyahoga Valley National Park, at your own pace.
- Distance
- 7 miles
- Time
- 2.5 to 3 hours
- Launch
- Northampton Point
Self-guided
$60
The Day Trip
An epic self-guided paddle through the Merriman Valley and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, our longest route on the water.
- Distance
- 13 miles
- Time
- 6 to 6.5 hours
- Launch
- Cascade Valley
Optional add-on
Guided fishing tour
Northeast Ohio offers some of the best kayak fishing in the country. Join one of our guides on the river as an optional guided fishing add-on. An Ohio fishing license is required and is not provided. Rod rentals may be available on request for an additional fee.
Ask about fishing tripsBefore you go
What to know before you book
24 hour advance reservation
All trips need to be booked at least 24 hours ahead of your paddle.
Off the water before dark
Every trip must be off the water at least half an hour before sunset.
Age and group requirements
Paddlers must be at least 8. Ages 8 to 13 ride tandem with an adult, ages 14 to 17 may paddle solo with a consenting adult on the trip. Two person minimum per booking.