How easy is this? Park your car at one of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad stations, ride your bike along the Towpath Trail and when you’re ready for a lift back, flag down the train and toss your bikes in the railcar and ride back to your car in style… for $5.00! Or, do it in the reverse direction, like we did! View the video here.
There’s more information on their site, but here’s how it works:
How the Explorer Works
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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:
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Our crew will kindly allow you to ride to the next major depot.
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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
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May 10 – May 31: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
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June 1 – October 28: Wednesdays through Sundays
https://www.cvsr.org/explorer-program