Posted in Ohio February 11, 2016 by

The Ultimate Ohio Waterfalls Road Trip Is Right Here – And You’ll Want To Do It

Contrary to what the 90s pop song says, you should chase waterfalls this spring—don’t just stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to.

You might be surprised to know that Ohio is full of beautiful waterfalls just waiting to be discovered. We’ve compiled a roadmap of some of our favorites for you in the eastern half of the state so you can make a weekend road trip out of it. From the unexpected urban waterfalls to the secluded waterfalls surrounded by nature, the following list showcases some of Ohio’s most beautiful waterfalls. The total trip takes about 10 hours of drive time. We’ve included a link to the Google Map here.

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Springtime after frequent rainfall is the best time to visit any waterfall. So plan now to schedule some free time for the ultimate waterfall road trip—right here in your very own state.

 

1. Hayden Falls (Dublin)
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Located in the heart of the state, Hayden Falls is hidden in a suburb of Columbus and is becoming increasingly popular among locals.
2. Indian Run Falls (Dublin)
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Less than 10 minutes from Hayden Falls you'll find this enchanting urban waterfall, also located in Dublin.
3. Big (and Little) Lyons Falls (Mohican State Park)
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Mohican State Park is home to a pair of low flow falls. Pictured is Big Lyons Falls within a 300-foot deep sandstone gorge.
4. West (and East) Falls (Cascade Park)
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Within Cascade Park in Elyria, impressive waterfalls flow from both the East Branch and West Branch of the the Black River. Pictured are the West Falls.
5. Brandywine Falls (Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
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This breathtaking 65-foot waterfall flows from Brandywine Creek. These beautiful falls are a popular highlight within Ohio's very own national park. Near the falls, the 1.5-mile Brandywine Gorge Trail allows you to explore beyond the waterfall.
6. Lanterman's Falls (Mill Creek Park)
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The falls at Lanterman's Mill within Youngstown's metro-park are downright charming.
7. Upper Falls, Lower Falls and Cedar Falls (Hocking Hills State Park)
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Several beautiful waterfalls can be found along the Old Man's Cave trail within the Hocking Hills State Park. This impressive hiking spot is stunning all year-round, but the falls are best seen after a notable rainfall. (Pictured: Upper Falls.)

What do you think? Are you up for this road trip? How many of these waterfalls have you seen before? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!