NPS / Tim Fenner Stabilizing the riverbank for continued accessRivers naturally erode the soil along their banks. Having infrastructure like the Towpath Trail and railroad next to the river makes it challenging to maintain them. The good news is that Cuyahoga Valley National Park received funding from the Great American Outdoors Act’s Legacy Restoration Fund to stabilize eight locations along the Cuyahoga River. Work began in 2023 and is expected to continue through 2028. For more information check out our news releases below. Expect closures of the Towpath Trail as we complete the work at each site. Other ongoing and upcoming restoration projects Workers have installed sub-surface containment cells that collect and hold run-off from the parking area. This allows for greater recharge, reduces discharge of stormwater run-off directly to the river, and improves water quality.
The full scope of work is still being determined. Closures of the Towpath Trail and Boston Trailhead are possible.
The park is improving existing river access and planning new places for wildlife viewing, paddling, and fishing along the Cuyahoga River Water Trail.
In recent years, river access sites have been renovated at the Station Road Bridge River Access and Boston Store River Access. At the Lock 39 River Access, we have removed invasive plants and replanted with native ones. This will improve wildlife habitat and better control soil erosion. Phase two will involve improving the river access trail, adding signage to delineate access, and eventually barnstones to improve paddler's ability to enter and exit the river at Lock 39. See the current conditions at our Lock 39 Photo Gallery. This project will reshape areas of the floodplain on both sides of the Cuyahoga River one mile south from Station Road Bridge. Work will impact Towpath Trail access and Station Road Bridge Trailhead parking. It might affect river access. Towpath Trail closures between Station Road Bridge and Red Lock trailheads are possible.
Evaluation and mitigation of contamination and contaminated soils associated with the historic Jaite Paper Mill. Work will involve closures to the Towpath and Valley trails between Boston and Red Lock trailheads.
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Last updated: July 8, 2024