Waterfall Hikes Near Akron, OH

541,945 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Cuyahoga Valley starts at Akron's northern edge, which makes waterfall access here about the easiest in Ohio. Brandywine Falls, 65 feet, is twenty minutes out, with a 1.5-mile loop and 160 feet of gain past the old mill site. Blue Hen and Buttermilk hide deeper in the park. Toward Cleveland you pick up Bridal Veil at 20 feet, Mill Creek Falls at 48, and the drive-up view in the village of Chagrin Falls. Thirteen falls in range, and dogs are allowed at nearly every one.

Located at 41.0798°N, -81.5219°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Akron

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Akron have live flow data today

Blue Hen Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Brandywine Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Low Minnehaha Falls Low Chagrin Falls Moderate Mill Creek Falls Barely Flowing Quakertown Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 62°F

Tod 62°F Sunny Best
Vet 58°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 50°F Light Rain then Rain Showers
Fri 43°F Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Sat 43°F Rain And Snow Likely
Sun 46°F Partly Sunny
Mon 50°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Akron

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Moderate · 85 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Blue Hen Falls Moderate · 249 cfs 46th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 249 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Chagrin Falls Moderate · 142 cfs 25th percentile
  5. 5 Deans Fall Low · 1 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Cascade Falls Low · 24 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Akron (9 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

10.3 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

10.9 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

15.3 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

15.5 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

22.2 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Akron (11 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.9 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 13 Waterfalls Near Akron

Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

10.3 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.9 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

10.9 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

15.3 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

15.5 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

22.2 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

22.6 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Sugar Creek Falls (historical) waterfall CC

Sugar Creek Falls (historical)

23.3 miles away
Ohio
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Deans Fall in Ohio, about 132 feet of drop LiDAR

Deans Fall

27.1 miles away
Ohio
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

32.5 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

32.6 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

43.3 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

45.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Akron

Are there free waterfalls near Akron?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Akron, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Akron?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Akron, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Akron?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Akron, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Akron?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Akron, including Blue Hen Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Akron?

The shortest waterfall hike near Akron is Blue Hen Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Akron?

The tallest waterfall near Akron is Brandywine Falls at 65 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Akron?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Akron have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Akron?

The closest waterfall to Akron is Brandywine Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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