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 Strong Chagrin Falls Strong Great Falls Strong Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Low Minnehaha Falls Low Howard Falls Barely Flowing Mill Creek Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 68°F

Tod 68°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 53 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Chagrin Falls Moderate · 53 cfs 50th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls Moderate · 53 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Low · 26 cfs 16th percentile
  5. 5 Minnehaha Falls Low · 26 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Mill Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Geneva-on-the-Lake (3 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

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

Howard Falls

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

Chagrin Falls

Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Geneva-on-the-Lake (8 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Cascade Falls

Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Geneva-on-the-Lake

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Cascade Falls

Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

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

Deans Fall

Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Howard Falls in Pennsylvania, about 79 feet of drop LiDAR

Howard Falls

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

Chagrin Falls

Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

44.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

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 3 easy waterfall hikes near Geneva-on-the-Lake, including Chagrin Falls.

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

There are 8 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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