Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH

1,085 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Geneva-on-the-Lake spends its summers looking at Lake Erie, and its waterfalls hide inland up the creek valleys. Two different Cascade Falls make the list, one an easy mile, the other a moderate mile and a half with 200 feet of climb. Minnehaha Falls is a flat mile and a half. Farther west toward Cleveland, Mill Creek Falls drops 48 feet a tenth of a mile from parking, and the village of Chagrin Falls has its drop steps from the main street. Dogs are fine at nearly every stop. Ten falls sit inside the circle.

Located at 41.8561°N, -80.9491°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Geneva-on-the-Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

3 of 10 waterfalls near Geneva-on-the-Lake are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Roaring Minnehaha Falls Roaring Chagrin Falls Roaring Howard Falls Moderate Mill Creek Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 65°F

Fri 67°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 52°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 61°F Sunny
Mon 65°F Sunny Best
Tue 66°F Sunny
Wed 65°F Sunny
Thu 66°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Geneva-on-the-Lake

Updated 17 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Chagrin Falls Roaring · 81 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Minnehaha Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 32 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls Moderate · 32 cfs 74th percentile
  6. 6 Howard Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva-on-the-Lake (7 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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

29.6 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

29.7 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Howard Falls in Pennsylvania, about 79 feet of drop LiDAR

Howard Falls

35.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.6 miles 150 ft
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

39.5 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Geneva-on-the-Lake (7 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

18.8 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Geneva-on-the-Lake

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Cascade Falls

29.6 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

29.7 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Deans Fall in Ohio, about 132 feet of drop LiDAR

Deans Fall

35 miles away
Ohio
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Howard Falls in Pennsylvania, about 79 feet of drop LiDAR

Howard Falls

35.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.6 miles 150 ft
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

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

Great Falls

47.8 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

49 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

49.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Geneva-on-the-Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Geneva-on-the-Lake?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Geneva-on-the-Lake, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Geneva-on-the-Lake?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Geneva-on-the-Lake, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Geneva-on-the-Lake?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Geneva-on-the-Lake, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Geneva-on-the-Lake?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Geneva-on-the-Lake, including Bridal Veil Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Geneva-on-the-Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Geneva-on-the-Lake is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Geneva-on-the-Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Geneva-on-the-Lake is Mill Creek Falls at 48 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Geneva-on-the-Lake?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Geneva-on-the-Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Geneva-on-the-Lake?

The closest waterfall to Geneva-on-the-Lake is Cascade Falls, approximately 18.8 miles away.

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