Waterfall Hikes Near Canton, OH

294,047 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cuyahoga Valley National Park sits straight up I-77 from Canton and supplies the anchors of this fifteen fall list. Brandywine drops 65 feet, viewed from a loop of a mile and a half with 160 feet of gain. Blue Hen, its smaller neighbor, stands 15 feet. Buttermilk Falls makes a moderate mile. Nearer Lake Erie, Bridal Veil is a 20 footer off a half mile path, and Chagrin Falls runs right through its village. Bring the dog almost anywhere here.

Located at 40.8078°N, -81.3676°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Canton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

6 of 15 waterfalls near Canton are flowing strongly today

Blue Hen Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Brandywine Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Strong Chagrin Falls Strong Great Falls Strong Cascade Falls Moderate Minnehaha Falls Moderate Homewood Falls Low Mill Creek Falls Strong Quakertown Falls Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Mon 65°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 65°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 63°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 64°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 67°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Canton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mill Creek Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 57 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Chagrin Falls Strong · 57 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Strong · 57 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Blue Hen Falls Strong · 473 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 473 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Canton (9 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.

Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

30.1 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

30.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

31.5 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

35.1 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Canton (12 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 15 Waterfalls Near Canton

Sugar Creek Falls (historical) waterfall CC

Sugar Creek Falls (historical)

16.6 miles away
Ohio
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

30.1 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

30.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

31.5 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

35.1 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

35.3 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Deans Fall in Ohio, about 132 feet of drop LiDAR

Deans Fall

35.8 miles away
Ohio
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

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

Cascade Falls

39.3 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

42 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

44.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

46.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Little Lyons Falls waterfall

Little Lyons Falls

49.9 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Big Lyons Falls waterfall

Big Lyons Falls

50 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Canton

Are there free waterfalls near Canton?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Canton, including Big Lyons Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Canton?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Canton, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Canton?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Canton, including Big Lyons Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Canton?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Canton, including Big Lyons Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Canton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Canton is Big Lyons Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Canton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Canton?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Canton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Canton?

The closest waterfall to Canton is Sugar Creek Falls (historical), approximately 16.6 miles away.

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