Waterfall Hikes Near Wooster, OH

27,021 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Wooster gets to choose its direction. Mohican State Park, southwest of town, holds Big and Little Lyons Falls in the gorge, two-mile hikes with 200 feet of gain each, plus Grove Falls with matching numbers. The Cuyahoga Valley, up to the northeast, brings Brandywine at 65 feet, Blue Hen at 15, and Buttermilk's moderate mile. Bridal Veil drops 20 feet after a half-mile walk. Dogs ride along fine for most of this list. Ten falls in range, each within a morning's drive.

Located at 40.8172°N, -81.9336°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wooster

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

2 of 10 waterfalls near Wooster are flowing strongly today

Blue Hen Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Brandywine Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Grove Falls Moderate Mill Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny · 66°F

Fri 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 51°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 60°F Widespread Frost then Sunny
Mon 66°F Areas Of Frost then Sunny Best
Tue 67°F Sunny
Wed 68°F Sunny
Thu 68°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Wooster

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Blue Hen Falls Strong · 228 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 228 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 32 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Moderate · 32 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Grove Falls Moderate · 50 cfs 70th percentile
  6. 6 Brandywine Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wooster (5 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.

Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

36.8 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wooster (8 waterfalls)

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

Little Lyons Falls waterfall

Little Lyons Falls

26.4 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Big Lyons Falls waterfall

Big Lyons Falls

26.5 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

37.3 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 10 Waterfalls Near Wooster

Sugar Creek Falls (historical) waterfall CC

Sugar Creek Falls (historical)

24.7 miles away
Ohio
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Lyons Falls waterfall

Little Lyons Falls

26.4 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Big Lyons Falls waterfall

Big Lyons Falls

26.5 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Grove Falls waterfall CC

Grove Falls

35.2 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

36.8 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

37.3 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

39.2 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

43.4 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

43.7 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

44.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wooster

Are there free waterfalls near Wooster?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Wooster, including Big Lyons Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wooster?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Wooster, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wooster?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wooster, including Big Lyons Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wooster?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wooster, including Big Lyons Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wooster?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wooster is Big Lyons Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Wooster?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wooster?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Wooster have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wooster?

The closest waterfall to Wooster is Sugar Creek Falls (historical), approximately 24.7 miles away.

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