Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland, OH
within 50 miles
Cleveland sits on the southern shore of Lake Erie within a glaciated plain dissected by the Cuyahoga River and a network of steep ravines and sandstone-shale gorges. Nearby waterfall hikes range from moderate canyon scrambles through second-growth hardwoods to short roadside cascades and one drive-up viewpoint, with accessible trailheads near residential neighborhoods. The mix of post-glacial moraines, exposed bedrock and urban-adjacent greenways gives hikers a compact variety of terrain and geological contrasts.
Map of Waterfalls Near Cleveland
Find waterfalls to hike near Cleveland
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland (4 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.
Chagrin Falls
39.8 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 20 ft
Blue Hen Falls
10.9 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cleveland (10 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
Mill Creek Falls
23.9 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls
16 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Great Falls
7.8 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Chagrin Falls
39.8 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 20 ft
Blue Hen Falls
10.9 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Cleveland With Waterfalls
Mill Creek Falls
23.9 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls
16 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Great Falls
7.8 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Chagrin Falls
39.8 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 20 ft
Deans Fall
44.2 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Blue Hen Falls
10.9 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls
20.6 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Brandywine Falls
10.3 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 160 ft
Cascade Falls
43.3 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Cascade Falls
49.7 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 350 ft
Minnehaha Falls
27.6 miles awayOhio
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft