Waterfall Hikes Near Youngstown, OH

319,065 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Twelve waterfalls show within fifty miles of Youngstown, several just over the Pennsylvania line. Quakertown Falls drops forty feet at the end of a half mile of easy ground. A tenth of a mile gets you to Springfield Falls and its twenty foot drop. Minnehaha Falls stays level for a mile and a half, Cascade Falls for a single mile. The longest listed walk belongs to Rock Creek Falls, three miles out and back gaining 300 feet. Homewood, Spillway, and Grant City still wait on trail numbers. Dogs are fine wherever we hold data.

Located at 41.0993°N, -80.6463°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Youngstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

9 of 12 waterfalls near Youngstown are flowing strongly today

Blue Hen Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Brandywine Falls Strong Cascade Falls Roaring Minnehaha Falls Roaring Chagrin Falls Roaring Grant City Falls Roaring Springfield Falls Roaring Spillway Falls Roaring Homewood Falls Roaring Quakertown Falls Strong Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Aft 76°F Light Rain Likely
Thu 67°F Partly Sunny
Fri 59°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 52°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 56°F Partly Sunny
Mon 58°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 63°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Youngstown

Updated 17 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Grant City Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Springfield Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Spillway Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Chagrin Falls Roaring · 107 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Minnehaha Falls Roaring · 23 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Youngstown (7 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.

Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

9.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

20.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

27.6 miles away
Ohio
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Youngstown

Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

9.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

20.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

25.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

27 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

27.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

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

Cascade Falls

28 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

41 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Brandywine Falls waterfall

Brandywine Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

47 miles away
In Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Blue Hen Falls waterfall

Blue Hen Falls

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

Chagrin Falls

47.8 miles away
Ohio
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Youngstown

Are there free waterfalls near Youngstown?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Youngstown, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Youngstown?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Youngstown, including Blue Hen Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Youngstown?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Youngstown?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Youngstown, including Blue Hen Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Youngstown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Youngstown?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Youngstown?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Youngstown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Youngstown?

The closest waterfall to Youngstown is Quakertown Falls, approximately 9.5 miles away.

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