These 10 Photos Of A Frozen Blue Hen Falls Will Take Your Breath Away
By Nikki Rhoades|Published December 23, 2018
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Wintertime in Northeast Ohio is truly an unusual season. There are months that bring hardly any snow, and every so often temperatures will soar above 60 degrees on an unexpectedly sunny day or two. Lake effect snow often wreaks havoc on the region, but it also frequently holds off and occasionally brings us a mild winter. Though each season varies, you can almost always bet that winter will bring a special sort of magic to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Blue Hen Falls is a spectacular waterfall in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park that flows year round...
Nestled against Berea Sandstone and flowing onto Bedford Shale, this normally veil-like waterfall freezes in a finely chunked pattern that leaves visitors in awe.
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This waterfall is amazingly easy to get to; the access trail is less than half a mile in length.
The gorgeous nature of this scenic spot draws in all sorts of visitors, and you'll doubtlessly want to linger in its charming little gorge. Bring gloves, a scarf, and something to keep you hydrated along this wintry hike.
As you stroll along Blue Hen Falls Trail in the winter, you'll be rewarded to shimmering shades of white and reflected sky blue all across the landscape.
If you find yourself drawn in by this dazzling beauty, Blue Hen Falls Trail connects to the longer Buckeye Trail, allowing you an opportunity to explore this winter wonderland.
The rocky overhang of this little gorge almost forms an ice palace in the winter, and photographers are truly hooked on the beauty of this waterfall.
Though the falls are frozen, you will likely still hear the trickling of a defiant stream that refuses to freeze and the frequent chatter of birds and squirrels.
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...Or just enjoy a quiet day with your best friend.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s many waterfalls are lovely all year round, but winter brings a special sort of magic to the landscape. Waterfalls like Blue Hen Falls are absolutely transformed in the winter, and visitors are endlessly mesmerized. Have you taken any photos of this lovely waterfall? Share them in the comments below, or share your favorite site in Ohio’s only national park.
