Cuyahoga Valleywildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Cuyahoga Valley · September
- Busy season · Apr–Oct
174days to the next wildflowers seasonMar 21–May 15, The National Park Service says Cuyahoga Valley's spring wildflowers run from late March to mid-May
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.
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
- Furnace Run Trail near Everett Covered BridgeThe Virginia bluebell spot, from late April
- Brandywine Gorge LoopDutchman's breeches, several trilliums and mayapples in spring
- Plateau Trail at Oak Hill TrailheadQuieter later in the season; jack-in-the-pulpit and wild geranium in May
- Beaver Marsh (Ira Trailhead)Skunk cabbage, the first bloomer, from mid-February
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) · National Park Service, Spring wildflowers 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, Best fall colors in Cuyahoga Valley (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in 2027?
The National Park Service says Cuyahoga Valley's spring wildflowers run from late March to mid-May: Mar 21–May 15. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Cuyahoga Valley National Park right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 174 days (Mar 21–May 15, The National Park Service says Cuyahoga Valley's spring wildflowers run from late March to mid-May).
When do the wildflowers start?
Skunk cabbage comes first, from mid-February. Other early flowers can appear at the end of March once the snow is gone; by mid-April many are up, and the show lasts until about mid-May, when the trees leaf out.Source: National Park Service, Spring wildflowers in Cuyahoga Valley ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What's the best day to go?
A sunny one: some flowers don't open, or only partly, on rainy or overcast days.Source: National Park Service, Spring wildflowers in Cuyahoga Valley ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I bring my dog, and what are the trails like?
Leashed dogs are allowed on park trails (leash 6 feet or shorter). The recommended trails are unpaved and often muddy in spring.Source: National Park Service, Spring wildflowers in Cuyahoga Valley ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When can I see fireflies?
On warm July evenings in the bottomland forests around Beaver Marsh: July is their peak activity, per the Park Service.Source: National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley natural history topics ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
Furnace Run Trail near Everett Covered Bridge: the Virginia bluebell spot, from late April; Brandywine Gorge Loop: dutchman's breeches, several trilliums and mayapples in spring; Plateau Trail at Oak Hill Trailhead: quieter later in the season; jack-in-the-pulpit and wild geranium in May; Beaver Marsh (Ira Trailhead): skunk cabbage, the first bloomer, from mid-February.
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).