How to Quest

Quest clues and maps—created by 

teachers, volunteers, and/or park 

staff—will help you discover the 

natural and cultural gems of the 

Ohio & Erie Canalway. At the end 

of each quest is a hidden treasure 

box. Sign your name in the logbook, 

stamp this page, and return the box 

to its hiding place.

The questing season runs from 

April 15 through November 15.

Notice a problem or have 

suggestions for improving this 

quest? Contact Arrye Rosser at 

440-546-5992 or arrye_rosser@nps.gov.

About This Program

I’m Arrye Rosser, interpretive and education specialist at Cuyahoga 

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dream of bringing questing to Ohio. This project was made possible 

by the generous support of a 2010 Parks as Classrooms grant from the 

National Park Service and is a partnership between many organizations.

So far, more than 100 teachers, volunteers, and park staff have been 

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create many more in the years ahead. If you would like to volunteer, 

contact me at 440-546-5992 or arrye_rosser@nps.gov.

Special thanks to Emily Bryant and Steven Glazer.

The Ohio & Erie Canalway celebrates the rails, trails, landscapes, 

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that helped Ohio and our nation grow. 

For more information and to get copies of other quests, visit 

ohioanderiecanalway.com and search under Activities for Questing.

©TOM JONES

Canalway Quest

Sandy Rock Quest

Hike to and among the Ledges rock 

formations on the way to Ice Box Cave.

STAMP HERE 

This quest was written by Penny Uhlenbrock, a park ranger for 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 

 revision date SEPT 2014

Welcome to nature’s secret chamber so small.

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What is the animal that walks on all fours?

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It is time to resume—head down into the light,

Squeezing through the small opening on your right.

Head down and left onto the trail from which you came

’Til you reach HASKELL RUN TRAIL; the path is the same.

Stop at the familiar Ledges Trail/Haskell Run post. 

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Jot down all letters for each of the number groups. 

Unscramble each group of letters without an oops. 

When you write those words below, a secret is revealed: 

The treasure box location, from other hikers concealed.

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From the post, turn left instead of right. 

Your eyes will soon spy a welcoming sight.

Look around to make sure you aren’t detected

While the log is signed and ink stamp collected. 

Be sure to put everything back in its hiding spot. 

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Continue on the trail; up the stairs ascend.

Your quest is almost at an end.

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Return to the pole for red, white, and blue.

Clues Continued...

SUMMIT COUNTY SECTION

CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

VIRGINIA KENDALL
Look, look, look for the wood shed.

Follow the trail to the land of the dead.

Be respectful, but don’t be shy.

Who is Ann’s husband? Find where he does lie.

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Left at the fence and continue on the trail,

Right down the hill until you notice the shale.

Find the number four and STOP—what’s below?

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Follow Haskell Run, but where does it go?

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Keep your eye on your vessel the best you can.

What is that over the water, something built by man?

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Head up the LEDGES TRAIL and climb some stairs.

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Find the brown wooden sign that points two ways to go.

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Set out to the left, along the LEDGES TRAIL

Toward the rock giants who always prevail.

Your next clue is in the steps carved from stone.

Send the last person to count all of them alone.

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Back down to the trail in the way you were going.

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Admire their roots as you travel along.

Down the path, you’ll soon see on the trail

A huge “ship” rock with stone for its sail.

Once past the trees with many exposed roots,

Hug the rocks on your right, keeping close with your boots.

Follow along the worn path around

As it travels over a bridge, then up and down.

Continue to the cave that’s famously cool.

For bats roosting or hibernating, it’s a wonderful jewel.

Because of a deadly fungus, the cave is closed for bat protection.

Backtrack and follow the fencing (left) is your next direction. 

(If you spot a footbridge beyond the barrier, have no doubt.)

Squeezing through the narrow crevice ahead will challenge the stout.

Be careful of your head and suck in your sides;

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Planning Ahead

This treasure hunt takes about 75 minutes. There are steep, rocky 

surfaces that can be slippery and muddy. Insect repellent and hiking 

shoes are recommended. This quest is not appropriate for very young 

children, dog walkers, or anyone who is claustrophobic. You will need 

a pen or pencil to solve the clues and sign the logbook. Some people 

prefer using their own signature stamp and ink pad or marker.

Getting There

Start at Happy Days Lodge, 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303), 

1 mile west of SR 8, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. The main parking lot is 

on the north side of SR 303. Take the walkway under the road to get to 

Happy Days Lodge.

Clues

Our quest begins “Oh, say can you see”—

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Notice the exhibit not too far away.

Read how building a camp for kids took many a day.

The CCC worked hard to make something good. 

Happy Days was built with this kind of wood.

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Head to the entrance of Happy Days Lodge.

The stiff CCC worker will be hard to dodge.

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Who was the president for this CCC act?

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