Take A Majestic Winter Hike And Marvel At Two Frozen Waterfalls At Cascade Park In Ohio
Although hiking in the winter can be challenging, the frozen beauty you encounter along the way can be breathtaking. One of our state’s most beautiful metro parks in northeast Ohio features a loop trail that takes you to not one, but two, incredible waterfalls. Within Cascade Park close to downtown Elyria, impressive waterfalls flow from both the East Branch and West Branch of the Black River. In the wintertime, the frozen falls at Cascade Park are downright majestic. The next time you find yourself in the Elyria area, you’ll want to explore this stunning park.
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The 1.2-mile loop trail is a must-do when you visit Cascade Park. It's the prefect place to chase waterfalls.
The river cuts through Berea Sandstone, creating beautiful gorges.
The West Falls feature three flows beneath a picturesque bridge. While rainfall certainly impacts their flow, they're pretty powerful year-round—even when they're frozen in the dead of winter.
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When you reach them, you'll want to stay for awhile and take in their beauty.
As an added bonus, you'll find the East Falls on the other end of the trail off of Lake Avenue behind the police station. They're downright majestic in the winter months.
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
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