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

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2 waterfalls near Dayton have live flow data today

Elkhorn Falls Low Greenville Falls Low

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Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 77°F Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 91°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 83°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Dayton

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

  1. 1 Elkhorn Falls Low · 89 cfs 23rd percentile
  2. 2 Greenville Falls Low · 73 cfs 10th percentile

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

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Greenville Falls waterfall

Greenville Falls

41.8 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Dayton

Greenville Falls waterfall

Greenville Falls

41.8 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Elkhorn Falls in Indiana, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Elkhorn Falls

27.2 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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