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Please Note: The National Park Scenic will not be running Friday, August 8 in order to prepare for the evening run of The Big Easy Express.
Explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park with Ease
Looking for a fun and flexible way to explore the great outdoors? Whether you're biking, hiking, running, or paddling, the CVSR Explorer Program lets you enjoy the natural beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park—with the convenience of a one-way train ride to get you back! With the Towpath Trail and Cuyahoga River running alongside our tracks, your outdoor adventure just got a lot easier.
How the Explorer Works
This is a one-way ride program.
Explorer is not a hop-on, hop-off ticket. It’s a single, one-way trip designed to help you explore the park at your own pace.Choose your own adventure.
Start anywhere in the park, explore the trail or river, then flag down the train at any CVSR boarding station to ride back in comfort.Board or deboard at any depot.
All eight of our depots are open for Explorer riders. Simply stand in view of the train crew to signal your ride.Pay on the train – no need to book in advance.
Just hop aboard and purchase your one-way fare directly from the train crew.
Explorer Fares
- $5 per hiker, runner, or biker
- $10 per kayaker
- $15 per tandem rider
- $60 Explorer Pass – unlimited one-way rides all season long
Please note: We can only accommodate bicycles under 40 lbs. For the health and safety of our guests and staff, e-bikes are not permitted on board, as they exceed our weight limits and may pose a fire hazard; this policy has been in place since the start of the 2025 season.
If You Need to Ride Again
Each Explorer fare is good for one one-way trip per day. If you accidentally board again or need to continue your journey:
Our crew will kindly allow you to ride to the next major depot.
There, you’ll have the option to purchase a full National Park Scenic ticket to continue exploring.
We want every experience on the train to be positive—please don’t worry if you make a mistake or need help. Our team is here to assist you!
Days of Operation
May 10 – May 31: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
June 1 – October 28: Wednesdays through Sundays
Get Ready to Ride!
The CVSR Explorer Program is a one-of-a-kind way to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities in the heart of Ohio’s national park. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just starting out, the Explorer makes it easy to ride, relax, and return.
Adventure awaits—plan your trip today!
Click the button below for more information about the Train Map, Schedule and Depots.
Click the button below for fun kid friendly activity pages.
Stations
Rockside Depot
Canal Exploration Center
Brecksville
Boston Mills
Peninsula Depot
Indigo Lake
Botzum
Akron Northside Depot
