Ledges Overlook – Ledges Shelter loop from Octagon Shelter

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Ledges Overlook – Ledges Shelter loop from Octagon Shelter

Hard

4.7

(15)

112

hikers

Ledges Overlook – Ledges Shelter loop from Octagon Shelter

07:33

27.8km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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82 m

Octagon Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent clean bathroom access along hiking route.

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8.46 km

Salt Run Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great 3-mile hiking/trail running addition for the Kendall Lake Trail loop. This wooded section of trail has moderate terrain with hills, rooted sections, and plenty of great scenic views.

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12.2 km

Langes Run Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

As an alternative to Wetmore Trail, Langes Run uses the same parking lot. Just cross the street in front of the parking lot and head a few meters to the …

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13.7 km

Langes Run & Butler's Trails Junction

Highlight • Trail

Coming from the north on Langes Run Trail, this is where the trail splits. Follow the trail further to the south to stay on Langes Run Trail or head to the east on Butler's trail.

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24.9 km

Kendall Lake

Highlight • Lake

Your beautiful path leads around the lake.

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26.7 km

Ledges Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the perfect spot to have one of the most spectacular views in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Peering out over miles of the park, it is a perfect spot for admiring a sunset over the forest.

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27.1 km

Ledges Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ledges Shelter offers visitors covered picnic benches to use, as well as a small recreation field. The shelter can also be reserved for larger events. There is drinking water …

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27.8 km

End point

Parking

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