Waterfall Hikes Near East Rochester, OH

152 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Rochester? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Rochester. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.7495°N, -81.0401°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Rochester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

10 of 11 waterfalls near East Rochester are flowing strongly today

Blue Hen Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Brandywine Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Minnehaha Falls Roaring Chagrin Falls Roaring Grant City Falls Roaring Spillway Falls Roaring Homewood Falls Roaring Quakertown Falls Roaring

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near East Rochester

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Roaring · 640 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Minnehaha Falls Roaring · 640 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Grant City Falls Roaring · 70 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Spillway Falls Roaring · 70 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Homewood Falls Roaring · 12200 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Quakertown Falls Roaring · 6150 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Rochester (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.

Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

28.3 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

28.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around East Rochester (7 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

28.4 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near East Rochester

Sugar Creek Falls (historical) waterfall CC

Sugar Creek Falls (historical)

49.1 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

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

Cascade Falls

28.4 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

8.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

28.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

17.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.6 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

31 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

18.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

14.9 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Rochester

Are there free waterfalls near East Rochester?

There are 7 free waterfalls near East Rochester, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Rochester?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near East Rochester, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Rochester?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near East Rochester, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Rochester?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near East Rochester, including Blue Hen Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Rochester?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near East Rochester?

The tallest waterfall near East Rochester is Brandywine Falls at 65 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around East Rochester?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near East Rochester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to East Rochester?

The closest waterfall to East Rochester is Sugar Creek Falls (historical), approximately 27.6 miles away.

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