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Virginia Kendall Area/Ledges, Cuyahoga Valley National Park   
Street: Truxell Road 
Town: Peninsula 
Region: Central 
Phone: (216) 524-1497 
Email: CUVA_Info@nps.gov 
URL : www.nps.gov/cuva 
Description:  
  

Around 320 million years ago, fast-moving streams from the north and east flowed into an inland sea covering
 Ohio at that time. Sand, gravel and quartz pebbles were carried by the water and deposited in a wide delta. After
 millions of years, this debris compacted and became Sharon conglomerate. The milk-white quartz pebbles poking from 
the Ledges are tell-tale signs that these ledges, as well as most of the other cliffs in the region that are named 
ledges, are comprised of Sharon conglomerate. The Ledges are located within the Virginia Kendall Area of Cuyahoga
 Valley National Park. 
 
The Ledges are located south of Happy Days Visitor Center. They extend for about two miles and are 30 feet in
 height. Other habitats include a red pine forest.  


Directions:
From I-271 or I-71, take Route 303 Exit east to Peninsula. Head south on Akron-Peninsula Road and turn left on
 Truxell Road at the sign for the Ledges. Continue past Kendall Lake to the Ledges driveway on the left. 
 
Latitude: + 41.219  NORTH 
Longitude: - 81.352  WEST 

Landscapes: 
Rivers & Streams 
 
Activities: 
Hiking 
 
Amenities: 
Nature Programs Offered   
Picnic Area   
Picnic Grills   
Restroom   
Shelter   
 

 





For more information go to website http://www.nps.gov/cuva/

Just a short drive from the major metropolitan areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects
 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Though such a short distance from urban environments, the park 
is worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "crooked river," as named by American Indians—gives way to rolling
 floodplain, steep valley walls and ravines, and lush upland forests. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a refuge 
for flora and fauna, and provides both recreation and solitude for Northeastern Ohio's residents and visitors. Park
 trails, from rugged backcountry hiking trails to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, a graded biking and hiking 
trail, offer something for everyone. 
The park has a rich cultural legacy as well. Remains of the Ohio & Erie Canal, which traveled through the valley
 in the 19th and early 20th centuries, offer a glimpse into the past. Sustainable farming ventures help preserve 
the valley's agricultural heritage. 

Whether you want to hike, bike, birdwatch, picnic, golf, fish, ski, ride Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, explore 
the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal, or attend national park ranger-guided programs, concerts, and art exhibits,
 Cuyahoga Valley National Park has it all.