Waterfall Hikes Near Canton, OH

294,047 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cuyahoga Valley National Park sits straight up I-77 from Canton and supplies the anchors of this fifteen fall list. Brandywine drops 65 feet, viewed from a loop of a mile and a half with 160 feet of gain. Blue Hen, its smaller neighbor, stands 15 feet. Buttermilk Falls makes a moderate mile. Nearer Lake Erie, Bridal Veil is a 20 footer off a half mile path, and Chagrin Falls runs right through its village. Bring the dog almost anywhere here.

Located at 40.8078°N, -81.3676°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Canton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

9 of 15 waterfalls near Canton are flowing strongly today

Blue Hen Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Brandywine Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Roaring Chagrin Falls Roaring Great Falls Roaring Homewood Falls Roaring Mill Creek Falls Strong Quakertown Falls Roaring

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°F Sunny
Lab 80°F Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Canton

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Roaring · 567 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Minnehaha Falls Roaring · 567 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Quakertown Falls Roaring · 6840 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Homewood Falls Roaring · 13100 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Blue Hen Falls Roaring · 1060 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 1060 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Canton (4 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

28.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

31 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

14.9 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Canton (12 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.6 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

23.2 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Canton

Sugar Creek Falls (historical) waterfall CC

Sugar Creek Falls (historical)

49.1 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

28.7 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 160 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.6 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

31 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Chagrin Falls waterfall

Chagrin Falls

14.9 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

23.2 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

24.4 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Deans Fall

23 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

28.3 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

28.4 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

24.1 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

8.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Lyons Falls waterfall

Little Lyons Falls

42 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Big Lyons Falls waterfall

Big Lyons Falls

42.1 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Canton

Are there free waterfalls near Canton?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Canton, including Big Lyons Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Canton?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Canton, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Canton?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Canton, including Big Lyons Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Canton?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Canton, including Big Lyons Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Canton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Canton is Big Lyons Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Canton?

The tallest waterfall near Canton is Brandywine Falls at 65 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Canton?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Canton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Canton?

The closest waterfall to Canton is Sugar Creek Falls (historical), approximately 16.6 miles away.

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