Cute little shop that’s fun to look around and would be great after a long hike in CVNP! They have gifts galore for all ages, and snacks to help refuel, including Michell’s ice cream! Check them out after a hike, it’s fun!
Great place for all your CVNP merch as well as a variety of delicious local prepackaged foods, ice cream, snacks, and jams (pro tip, they even carry Ohio-made Pope's Bloody Mary mix🔥). Join the Cuyahoga Valley Conservancy for year-round discounts while supporting your FREE National Park! Friendly staff and Trail Mix is located right in the heart of the CVNP. Parking can be tight, but park at the Lock 29 lot and enjoy the short stroll along the CVSR and Cuyahoga River.
Stopped in here because my kids saw the train outside, and were getting antsy for the Christmas train ride coming up, so I offered to stop in here and see what train stuff they had, and let me just say, I was blown away. Staff were super friendly, the quality of items in the store are top notch, and the atmosphere itself is beautifully welcoming. I got most of my Christmas shopping done without even intending for that to happen 😂 I even got myself a hoodie that was on sale, but I lucked out because it was one of the prettiest in the store, and I couldn’t believe it was on sale. I highly recommend checking out this shop for your Christmas gifts, and support our national parks right in our backyard!
My first time there! What a place! The woman working there on 2/13 was sweetheart! Explained everything to me about being a member taking care of the park. So many beautiful things there! You could find a gift for anyone. Loved the atmosphere here. I will be here again I know that!
Trail Mix is one of the best national park gift shops I've ever visited. They have lots of different clothes, including things that are particular to Cuyahoga Valley National Park like bike jerseys and train-themed things. They also have locally made gift items, art, and crafts; some of these are pricey, but they're artisan made and unique, so they'll cost more than some mass-produced souvenir made in China. The staff is always friendly, the store has a good layout that makes it easy to move around, and they have a selection of foods in their fridge that can provide a tasty lunch or snack. There are a few indoor and outdoor tables where you can eat if you don't want to take the food away for a picnic. Their Boston branch, which is open seasonally, is also good, but the main shop in Peninsula has the best selection. Only downside is limited parking, but there's lots of additional parking nearby in the trailhead lots. Last but not least, purchasing here helps support Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which is a very worthy cause!
Love, love, love our CVNP. we think it is better than most of the national parks. The Trail Mix Store holds a wonderful selection of park related apparel, hand made items from local artists and of cause Mitchell's ice cream. The best.
This gift shop, located right near lock 29 trailhead, helps support the Cuyahoga Valley National Park system. Plenty of gift ideas from apparel, books, maps, knick knacks and keepsakes. You can also buy snacks for your day in the park. A must stop.
Adorable little gift shop. We go once or twice a year—they carry area-specific clothes, some snack items (great for hikes or biking) and I got one of my favorite mugs there. Workers are friendly, and the place is always very clean and well organized.
