Waterfall Hikes Near Portsmouth, OH

18,130 residents
New York Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Portsmouth watches the Ohio River bend past town, and its waterfall list reaches into the Appalachian foothills. Lick Falls is the hike, 2.5 miles round trip with 300 feet of climbing, dogs allowed. Cedar Falls drops 50 feet after an easy nine tenths of a mile. Caney Falls is on record as a name and nothing more. Three falls within fifty miles, best visited late winter through spring when these hill-country creeks run full.

Located at 38.7538°N, -82.9445°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

1 of 3 waterfalls near Portsmouth is flowing strongly today

Caney Falls Moderate Lick Falls Moderate Cedar Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 67°F

Fri 68°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 55°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 62°F Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Mon 67°F Sunny Best
Tue 69°F Sunny
Wed 71°F Sunny
Thu 72°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Portsmouth

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cedar Falls Roaring · 81 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Caney Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 68th percentile
  3. 3 Lick Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 68th percentile

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

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

Lick Falls waterfall

Lick Falls

31.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
3.0 miles 246 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

22.3 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
3.0 miles Unknown
Lick Falls waterfall

Lick Falls

31.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
3.0 miles 246 ft
Caney Falls waterfall

Caney Falls

33.2 miles away
Kentucky
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Portsmouth

Are there free waterfalls near Portsmouth?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Cedar Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Portsmouth?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Portsmouth, including Lick Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Portsmouth, including Cedar Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Portsmouth?

The shortest waterfall hike near Portsmouth is Cedar Falls at 3.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Portsmouth?

The tallest waterfall near Portsmouth is Cedar Falls at 15 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Portsmouth?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Portsmouth have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Portsmouth?

The closest waterfall to Portsmouth is Cedar Falls, approximately 22.3 miles away.

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