This page is especially for Rail 'n Trail and Road Route Ramble Tour out-of-town participants....

You will probably want to arrive on Saturday and stay for the night near the start location. Rail 'n Trail and Road Route Ramble check-in opens 7:00-am Sunday morning, Aug. 10th at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Station. For the most convenient lodging and a quality room at a reasonable price, we suggest that you stay at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South, located about one mile from the Towpath and Rockside Train Station. As one of Rail 'n Trail and Road Route Ramble featured sponsors, Holiday Inn Cleveland South offers a discount on room rates for this event. Simply mention that you are participating in the Rail 'n Trail and Road Route Ramble when you make your reservation. Click on the Holiday Inn South’s logo at the left to go to their website for more information and descriptions of the many amenities offered at this full service hotel.
You may leave your car at the Holiday Inn and begin your ride by biking less than a mile to Rockside Station, or if you prefer, drive to the station. See the maps at the end of this page for directions. Holiday Inn Cleveland South's address is 6001 Rockside Rd. Independence, Oh. 44131 Telephone (216) 524-8050
Click in this area to go to Holiday Inn

Why not take advantage of being in Cleveland for the Rail 'n Trail and Road Route Ramble? Arrive early, stay the entire weekend and enjoy a fun filled mini-vacation in and around the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley and Greater Cleveland area. National Geographic Traveler calls the Valley "a unique National Park" and recommends it as a trip destination in their Jan/Feb 2005 Issue. It is the third most visited National Park. There are several other park systems that connect with Cuyahoga such as the Cleveland Metroparks and "Metro Parks, Serving Summit County"
Hike on your own throughout the area's various park systems, or explore Cleveland's attractions such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Great Lakes Science Center and Omnimax Theater, The Cleveland or Akron Zoo not to mention the area's many historic buildings and museums. The nearby Cleveland Metro Park system offers extensive trails and other facilities along the Cuyahoga River. Their section of the Towpath combines massive industrial activity with bucolic scenery and wildlife. It is truly a unique environment.
The National Park includes:
Hale Farm, a reconstructed village of restored buildings from the 1800's
Stan Hywet Hall, the baronial home of the founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company
Canal related museums and historical sites.

So, whether you spend a day or the entire weekend, you will never forget your visit to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Greater Cleveland area.
Rail 'n Trail
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Road Route
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