Waterfall Hikes Near Salem, OH

11,861 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Salem sits in Columbiana County farm country with waterfalls scattered along the Pennsylvania border and north toward the lake. Quakertown Falls is the standout with numbers, 40 feet tall and half a mile of easy trail, dogs allowed. Springfield Falls drops 20 feet a tenth of a mile from the car. Minnehaha and Cascade Falls add flat walks of a mile or so. Homewood, Spillway, and Grant City Falls appear as names awaiting better data. Twelve listings in range means plenty of scouting material for a slow Sunday.

Located at 40.9049°N, -80.8492°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

11 of 12 waterfalls near Salem are flowing strongly today

Blue Hen Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Brandywine Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Minnehaha Falls Roaring Chagrin Falls Roaring Grant City Falls Roaring Springfield Falls Roaring Spillway Falls Roaring Homewood Falls Roaring Quakertown Falls Roaring

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Salem

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Roaring · 625 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Grant City Falls Roaring · 70 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Minnehaha Falls Roaring · 625 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Springfield Falls Roaring · 70 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Spillway Falls Roaring · 70 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Homewood Falls Roaring · 12900 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salem (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.

Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

28.3 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salem (8 waterfalls)

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

Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

28.4 miles away
Ohio
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Salem

Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

8.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
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
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

17.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

18.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

24.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salem

Are there free waterfalls near Salem?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Salem, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salem?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salem?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Blue Hen Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salem?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salem is Blue Hen Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Salem?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salem?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Salem have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salem?

The closest waterfall to Salem is Quakertown Falls, approximately 20.1 miles away.

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