🥾 Hiking in the CVNP - Pine Lane Trailhead - Buckeye Trail

Come hike Pine Lane!
The Pine Lane Trailhead in Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is a key access point to both the Buckeye Trail and Valley Trail, offering moderately challenging hikes with scenic forests, hills, and connections to other trails (for example) like Blue Hen Falls.

Trailhead Address:
1281 Pine Lane, Peninsula, Ohio 44264

Trail Information:
There are creek crossings and some of this trail can get muddy. Pine Lane offers a quieter, less crowded trailhead compared to more popular CVNP spots. It’s perfect if you want a mix of forest immersion, historical context, and challenging terrain. Expect hills and uneven terrain with roots and rocks. The Pine Lane trail was named after trees planted by Fred C. Kelly, a humorist and Wright Brothers biographer who was active in early conservation efforts in the valley.

Route Directions:

### 🥾 Step‑by‑Step Route

1. Start at Pine Lane Trailhead (1281 Pine Lane, Peninsula, OH).

• Look for the blue blazes marking the Buckeye Trail.
• The trail begins in upland forest with pine, oak, and hemlock.

2. Head north toward Boston Store Visitor Center.

• Distance: ~2 miles one way.
• Terrain: Narrow singletrack, rocky and rooty sections, occasional abandoned roads.
• Features: Stands of rare white pines, orchards, ravines, and creek crossings.

3. Reach Boston Store Visitor Center.

• Built in 1836, it’s a historic stop with restrooms, water, and exhibits.
• This is your turnaround point for a 2‑hour hike.

4. Return to Pine Lane via the same Buckeye Trail.

• Total round‑trip: ~4 miles.
• Estimated time: 1.5–2 hours depending on pace and breaks.

Other Details:

• Group will meet at 11:00 am and will start hiking shortly thereafter.
• All hikes are dog friendly and must be on a leash.
• All hikes are dependent on the weather. Please check for updates in the morning before the hike.

Possibility of socializing in Peninsula after the hike.