Travel Guide to Mill Creek Falls

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, head to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Visitor Center located at 1403 W. Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264. From there, take the Ohio Route 8 South exit. Merge onto Route 8 and continue for about 10 miles. Take the exit for I-271 N towards Cleveland. Merge onto I-271 N and follow signs for I-480 W. Take exit 26B onto I-77 N. After about 7 miles, take exit 161 for Broadway Ave. toward Cleveland. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Broadway Ave. Continue straight for about 2 miles, then turn right onto Mill Creek Trail. Follow Mill Creek Trail until you reach the parking area for Mill Creek Falls.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, start at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Visitor Center. Take the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) train from the Akron Northside Station to the Cleveland Station. From there, you can catch the RTA's Green Line train toward Shaker Square. Transfer at Shaker Square to the RTA's Blue Line train towards the downtown area. Get off at the Broadway Ave. station. From Broadway Ave., it is about a 15-minute walk to Mill Creek Falls. Head northeast on Broadway Ave., turn right onto Mill Creek Trail, and follow the trail until you reach the falls.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Visitor Center. From there, you can take the Towpath Trail, which connects to the Mill Creek Trail. Follow the Towpath Trail south, then look for the signs leading to Mill Creek Trail. The route is approximately 10 miles and will take you through beautiful sections of the park, making it a scenic ride to Mill Creek Falls.