Waterfall Hikes Near Salem, OH

11,861 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Salem sits in Columbiana County farm country with waterfalls scattered along the Pennsylvania border and north toward the lake. Quakertown Falls is the standout with numbers, 40 feet tall and half a mile of easy trail, dogs allowed. Springfield Falls drops 20 feet a tenth of a mile from the car. Minnehaha and Cascade Falls add flat walks of a mile or so. Homewood, Spillway, and Grant City Falls appear as names awaiting better data. Twelve listings in range means plenty of scouting material for a slow Sunday.

Located at 40.9049°N, -80.8492°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

4 of 12 waterfalls near Salem are flowing strongly today

Blue Hen Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Brandywine Falls Strong Cascade Falls Strong Minnehaha Falls Strong Chagrin Falls Roaring Grant City Falls Barely Flowing Springfield Falls Barely Flowing Spillway Falls Barely Flowing Homewood Falls Moderate Quakertown Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 60°F

Wed 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 68°F Partly Sunny
Fri 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 50°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 60°F Sunny Best
Mon 64°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 65°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Salem

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chagrin Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Brandywine Falls Strong · 2 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Strong · 24 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Minnehaha Falls Strong · 24 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Homewood Falls Moderate · 1660 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Quakertown Falls Moderate · 932 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salem (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.

Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

20.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

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

Cascade Falls

28.9 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 12 Waterfalls Near Salem

Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

20.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

26.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

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

Cascade Falls

28.9 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

31.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

32.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

38.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Sugar Creek Falls (historical) waterfall CC

Sugar Creek Falls (historical)

43.2 miles away
Ohio
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Blue Hen Falls

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

Chagrin Falls

48.7 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salem

Are there free waterfalls near Salem?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Salem, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salem?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Salem, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salem?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Blue Hen Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salem?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Salem?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salem?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Salem have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salem?

The closest waterfall to Salem is Quakertown Falls, approximately 20.1 miles away.

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