Waterfall Hikes Near Willoughby Hills, OH

9,972 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Willoughby Hills? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Willoughby Hills. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.5873°N, -81.4333°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Willoughby Hills

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Willoughby Hills have live flow data today

Blue Hen Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Brandywine Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Chagrin Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Mill Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 94°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Willoughby Hills

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Blue Hen Falls Moderate · 393 cfs 29th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 393 cfs 29th percentile
  3. 3 Brandywine Falls Low · 3 cfs 18th percentile
  4. 4 Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing · 41 cfs 9th percentile
  5. 5 Chagrin Falls Barely Flowing · 41 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 41 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Willoughby Hills (4 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.

Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

28.7 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Willoughby Hills (10 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

32.3 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.2 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

39.2 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

32.5 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Willoughby Hills

Deans Fall

32.9 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

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

Great Falls

32.3 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.2 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

39.2 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

32.5 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

27.8 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

27.9 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

43.9 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

43.6 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Willoughby Hills

Are there free waterfalls near Willoughby Hills?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Willoughby Hills, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Willoughby Hills?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Willoughby Hills, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Willoughby Hills?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Willoughby Hills, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Willoughby Hills?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Willoughby Hills, including Blue Hen Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Willoughby Hills?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Willoughby Hills?

The tallest waterfall near Willoughby Hills is Brandywine Falls at 65 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Willoughby Hills?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Willoughby Hills have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Willoughby Hills?

The closest waterfall to Willoughby Hills is Deans Fall, approximately 5.1 miles away.

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