Posted in Ohio Nature October 11, 2019 by

See The Tallest Waterfall In Ohio At Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Do you enjoy chasing waterfalls?

Tucked away in Ohio’s very own national park, you’ll find the tallest waterfall in the state. Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northeast Ohio is home to a breathtaking 65-foot waterfall that flows from Brandywine Creek. Known as Brandywine Falls, these easily accessible and beautiful falls are a popular highlight within the park. Ohio explorers and nature lovers alike will appreciate the majestic beauty of these falls.

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Standing at 65 feet tall, Brandywine Falls at Cuyahoga Valley National Park is arguably the most stunning waterfall in the Buckeye State.
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If you have a waterfall bucket list for Ohio, this one belongs at the top.
Berea Sandstone caps the waterfall, protecting softer layers of Bedford and Cleveland shales below, which were formed nearly 350-400 million years ago.
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It’s best to visit the falls after a heavy rainfall, but all throughout the year this waterfall flows pretty powerfully.
The Stanford Trail will lead you to the boardwalks at the base of the falls. It's a moderate 1.75 mile hike that takes a little more than an hour to complete.
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If you’d rather not take the 1.75-mile hike to the falls, you can drive to the upper and lower boardwalks, which are located just off of Brandywine Road.
The short boardwalk trails are perfect when you want to get outside and enjoy nature but you don't want to break a sweat.
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Note: A boardwalk option without stairs is also available. To view a map of the area in a separate tab or window, click here.
You can hear the falls before you see them—and the anticipation builds the closer you get to the roar of rushing water.
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Near the falls, the 1.5-mile Brandywine Gorge Trail allows you to explore beyond the waterfall and see other views of the creek.
We recommend visiting this picture perfect waterfall in the fall time. It's especially beautiful framed in the vibrant fall foliage.
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Have you ever hiked to Brandywine Falls before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more beautiful waterfalls to see in Ohio this fall, check out our previous article: You Can Practically Drive Right Up To The Beautiful Paine Falls In Ohio.

Address: 8176 Brandywine Rd, Northfield, OH 44067, USA