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The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Summit County

Summit County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11

beautiful natural monuments in Summit County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 25, 2025

Brandywine Falls

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Brandywine Falls, Sagamore Hills, United States 🇺🇸

Brandywine Falls stands as a magnificent natural spectacle within the verdant embrace of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This stunning waterfall, plunging over sixty …

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Ice Box Cave

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This naturally occurring cave in the sandstone ledges is aptly named because of the low temperatures that can be found inside. This makes it a great stop off point on a hot summers day.

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Ledges Overlook

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Nice view, really great landscape.

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Blue Hen Falls

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This scenic 15-foot tall waterfall is surrounded by a lovely forest. Enjoy a stop to rest on a bench overlooking the falls and take in the natural beauty.

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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

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The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, spanning over 90 miles as of 2022, is set to reach 101 miles upon completion. Stretching from Canal Basin Park in Cleveland to …

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Summit Lake

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Summit Lake is a natural, glacial lake and the high point along the Ohio & Erie Canal. There is a bridge that crosses the south end of the lake and gives you a great view of the body of water.

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Mary Campbell Cave

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Mary Campbell Cave, also known as Old Maid's Kitchen, is a rock shelter that has formed from sandstone. A small plaque can be found in the cave, commemorating Mary Campbell, …

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Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

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Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park became a Metro Park in 1934. The Quarry was used to provide blocks of sandstone to build the canal locks. Lock 28, the deepest lock …

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Cuyahoga River Reservoir

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The Cuyahoga Reservoir was created by the construction of the Gorge Dam in 1914. Many people have rallied against the dam since the inception and now there is a strong …

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Tamarack Bog Restoration

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a unique bog and fen that creates a unique acidic environment for this tree that typically grows further north. trail is not listed on komoot, but the trail is well marked

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The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Summit County

Brandywine Falls

Ice Box Cave

Ledges Overlook

Blue Hen Falls

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Summit Lake

Mary Campbell Cave

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Tamarack Bog Restoration

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