
national park in Ohio, United States
The following parking lots will be closed for short periods for maintenance work: Frazee House & Jaite/Headquarters (10/5-6), East Rim Trailhead & Ira Trailhead (10/6-7), Canal Exploration Center (10/7-8), Station Road Bridge Trailhead (10/13-15), Lock 39 Trailhead (10/15-16). Scheduled dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions.
Closed from Boston Trailhead to Lock 29, August 24–November 20, 2026 and March 29–April 21, 2027.
DetailsDo not leave valuables in your car. As a last resort, lock items in your trunk before arriving. Thieves target parking lots and break-ins can occur.
As of Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike trails are open 6 am-11 pm for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage. Be flexible; conditions may change throughout the day.
DetailsParking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.
From the National Park Service, updated nightly.