Cuyahoga Valleyfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It usually peaks Oct 15–21.
Right now in Cuyahoga Valley · September
- Busy season · Apr–Oct
17days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Oct 15–21
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:01 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Cuyahoga Valley National Park
First frost usually in ~3 weeks
Oct 21Average first fall frost
Apr 30Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Stow 4 SE station (9.3 mi away, 1,060 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cuyahoga Valley National Park through the year
- Busy seasonNowApr–Oct
- Spring wildflowersApr–May
- Fireflies (peak activity near Beaver Marsh)Jul
- Fall colorOct
Best spots around Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Oak Hill Trail1.4-mile loop with red maples, orange sassafras, yellow ash
- Brandywine FallsSugar maple reds to white oak browns; parking full early
- Ledges OverlookView of the changing colors across the valley
How we know
National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley natural history topics (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Best fall colors in Cuyahoga Valley (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley parking (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley winter sports (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Spring wildflowers in Cuyahoga Valley (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Oct 15–21. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Cuyahoga Valley National Park right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 17 days (usually Oct 15–21).
When should I go to avoid the crowds?
On weekdays, in the morning or later in the day: parking lots fill around midday on warm, sunny weekends, and Brandywine Falls parking is usually full by 10 a.m. in nice weather and on weekends, says the National Park Service.Sources: National Park Service, Best fall colors in Cuyahoga Valley ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley parking ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
Oak Hill Trail: 1.4-mile loop with red maples, orange sassafras, yellow ash; Brandywine Falls: sugar maple reds to white oak browns; parking full early; Ledges Overlook: view of the changing colors across the valley.
What is Cuyahoga Valley National Park like through the year?
Spring wildflowers (Apr–May), Busy season (Apr–Oct), Fall color (Oct) and Fireflies (peak activity near Beaver Marsh) (Jul).