Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton, OH

668,825 residents
New York Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Glaciers planed this part of Ohio flat, which is why Dayton's list holds just two names. The one that matters is Greenville Falls near Covington, where Greenville Creek slides over limestone ledges inside a state scenic preserve. A mile of looping trail circles it, dog welcome. Elkhorn Falls is nothing but a name in the records so far. Go northwest after a good rain and the ledges run full.

Located at 39.7805°N, -84.2003°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dayton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 of 2 waterfalls near Dayton are flowing strongly today

Elkhorn Falls Strong Greenville Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Dayton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Greenville Falls Strong · 2930 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Elkhorn Falls Strong · 1670 cfs 80th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dayton (1 waterfall)

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Greenville Falls waterfall

Greenville Falls

39.8 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Dayton

Greenville Falls waterfall

Greenville Falls

39.8 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Elkhorn Falls

49.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dayton

Are there free waterfalls near Dayton?

There is 1 free waterfall near Dayton, including Greenville Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dayton?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Dayton, including Greenville Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dayton?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Dayton, including Greenville Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dayton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dayton is Elkhorn Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dayton?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Dayton has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dayton?

The closest waterfall to Dayton is Greenville Falls, approximately 23.3 miles away.

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