Oak Hill Trail

Dogs on a leash all year

1.5-mile loop, mostly flat, past Sylvan Pond. Leashed pets are welcome on most Cuyahoga Valley trails.

Source: National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Pets. Checked October 29, 2026.

Route shown on the map: about 1.8 km of trail as mapped in OpenStreetMap. Trails can include side paths, so check the park map for the walk you plan.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park: the rule in full

Leashed pets (6 feet or less) are welcome on over 100 miles of hiking trails and on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Not allowed in park buildings, on the scenic railroad, on the East Rim mountain bike trails, or at Virginia Kendall Hills during sledding.

Dog walks nearby

• Tree Farm TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Towpath Trail at Beaver MarshDogs on a leash all year
• Lake Trail at Kendall LakeDogs on a leash all year

Nearby beaches

• Edgewater Beach (dog area)Dogs on a leash all year