Sometimes, the more stairs there are to climb, the better the reward. Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northeast Ohio is home to a breathtaking 65-foot waterfall that flows from Brandywine Creek. Known as Brandywine Falls, these easily accessible, beautiful falls are a popular highlight within the park. Boardwalks and staircases lead the way to this magical natural wonder.
The Stanford Trail will lead you to the boardwalks at the base of the falls. It’s a moderate 1.75-mile hike that takes a little more than an hour to complete.
Pomerols/TripAdvisor Brandywine Falls is located at 8176 Brandywine Road in Sagamore Hills Township.
You can hear the falls before you see them—and the anticipation builds the closer you get to the roar of rushing water.
Daniel B/TripAdvisor If you’d rather not take the 1.75-mile hike to the falls, you can drive to the upper and lower boardwalks, which are located just off of Brandywine Road. (A boardwalk option without stairs is also available.)
It’s best to visit the falls after a heavy rainfall, but all throughout the year this waterfall flows pretty powerfully.
Daveynin/Flickr In the colder months, melting snow fuels the powerful waterfall.
Berea Sandstone caps the waterfall, protecting softer layers of Bedford and Cleveland shales below, which were formed nearly 350-400 million years ago.
Tim Evanson/Flickr Near the falls, the 1.5-mile Brandywine Gorge Trail allows you to explore beyond the waterfall and see other views of the creek.
No matter the season, these falls are absolutely stunning. <3
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Brandywine Falls is located at 8176 Brandywine Road in Sagamore Hills Township. Have you ever hiked here before? Share your photos and experiences with us!
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Brandywine Falls is located at 8176 Brandywine Road in Sagamore Hills Township.
Daniel B/TripAdvisor
If you’d rather not take the 1.75-mile hike to the falls, you can drive to the upper and lower boardwalks, which are located just off of Brandywine Road. (A boardwalk option without stairs is also available.)
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In the colder months, melting snow fuels the powerful waterfall.
Tim Evanson/Flickr
Near the falls, the 1.5-mile Brandywine Gorge Trail allows you to explore beyond the waterfall and see other views of the creek.
Corey Balazowich/Flickr
For more beautiful waterfalls in Ohio, check out our previous article: Here’s The Perfect Weekend Itinerary If You Love Exploring Ohio’s Waterfalls.
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