There Are More Waterfalls Than There Are Miles Along This Beautiful Hiking Trail In Ohio

Ohio is full of beautiful waterfalls, and while places like Hocking Hills State Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park are lauded for their falls, the Buckeye State has so much more to offer waterfall chasers. For example, within the Cleveland Metroparks, Bedford Reservation is a veritable waterfall chasing paradise -- even for those not looking for much of a chase! This reservation features a deep gorge -- declared a National Natural Landmark -- carved out by Tinker's Creek, with picturesque vistas and waterfalls. The Bridal Veil Falls Overlook, for example, provides a beautiful vantage point for one of the state's most fabulous falls; and at less than half a mile long, it's a blissfully short and sweet waterfall hike in Ohio.

Cleveland Metroparks is home to 18 park reservations, eight lakefront parks, more than 300 miles of all-purpose trails, and world-class attractions like the eponymous Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. It's a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts, no doubt due to the abundance of...

...waterfalls! The Cleveland region is flush with wondrous waterfalls; home to several unique and picturesque cascades such as: Buttermilk Falls at North Chagrin Reservation, Berea Falls at Rocky River Reservation, Mill Creek Falls at Garfield Park Reservation, and...

Bridal Veil Falls at Bedford Reservation, which is perhaps the most famous fall of the bunch.

Surrounded by hardwoods and hemlocks, Bridal Veil Falls is one of the most alluring and accessible waterfalls in Ohio. It's a favorite spot for photographers, and after seeing it for yourself, you'll undoubtedly understand why.

Bridal Veil Falls sits near the headwaters of Deer Lick Creek and is easily accessed via a short-and-sweet, out-and-back trail that, round-trip, is barely half a mile long.

With a "hike" that's more of a quick jaunt than any sort of strenuous trek, this waterfall is a favorite among families and newbie waterfall chasers... and the shallow pools are great fun for creek stomping come summertime!

For some, Bridal Veil Falls might bring to mind the shut-ins found in the Midwest, such as the acclaimed

Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park in Missouri.

Beautiful all-year round, there's something extra enchanting about visiting Bridal Veil Falls after a dusting of snow in the winter, of when framed by fall foliage in the autumn!

Have you hiked to the Bridal Veil Falls Overlook before? Not only is this one of the best waterfalls in Ohio -- it's also one of the most accessible waterfall trails in Ohio!

Curious about more waterfalls in this region of Ohio? Take a look at all the waterfall wonders that await in Bedford Reservation:

Happy waterfall chasing, friends!