Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland, OH

1,680,247 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cleveland keeps a 48-foot waterfall inside the city limits. Mill Creek Falls, on the southeast side, stands a tenth of a mile from parking. Bedford Reservation adds Bridal Veil Falls, 20 feet at the end of a half-mile walk, and a Great Falls reached by 1.2 easy miles. The village of Chagrin Falls keeps its waterfall a few steps off Main Street. Half an hour south in the Cuyahoga Valley, Brandywine drops 65 feet beside a loop trail, with Blue Hen and Buttermilk close by. Dogs are welcome at nearly all twelve.

Located at 41.4764°N, -81.6805°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

1 of 12 waterfalls near Cleveland is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 67°F

Aft 66°F Sunny
Fri 66°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 67°F Sunny Best
Sun 70°F Sunny
Mon 68°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 64°F Partly Sunny
Wed 66°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cleveland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Roaring · 53 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Mill Creek Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 Brandywine Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Low · 30 cfs 16th percentile
  5. 5 Minnehaha Falls Low · 30 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Chagrin Falls Barely Flowing · 63 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland (8 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.

Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

3.9 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

10.6 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

10.8 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

14.4 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

15.2 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

3.9 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

10.6 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

10.8 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

14.4 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Deans Fall in Ohio, about 132 feet of drop LiDAR

Deans Fall

14.5 miles away
Ohio
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

15.2 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.2 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

15.8 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

30.6 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.2 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

34.5 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Sugar Creek Falls (historical) waterfall CC

Sugar Creek Falls (historical)

46.2 miles away
Ohio
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Are there free waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Cleveland, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cleveland?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Cleveland, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cleveland?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland, including Blue Hen Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cleveland?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cleveland?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cleveland?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Cleveland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cleveland?

The closest waterfall to Cleveland is Mill Creek Falls, approximately 3.9 miles away.

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