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Blue Hen Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 15 ft high | Ohio
3 mi round trip
Blue Hen Falls Hike at a Glance
The Blue Hen Falls hike via the Buckeye Trail is 3 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 15 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 940 ft |
| Trail | Buckeye Trail |
| Distance | 3 mi round trip |
Your time: about 1 h of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 15 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 570 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 3 mi distance for this hike is verified (nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Blue Hen Falls
Blue Hen Falls is a waterfall in Ohio, about 15 feet high, on land managed by Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Its height is from nps.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Buckeye Trail: 3 miles round trip, from Boston Mill Visitor Center. Allow 1-2 hours. Distance from nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Leashed pets are permitted on park trails, but not in park buildings. (nps.gov)
- There are multiple staircases along this hike. (nps.gov)
- This section of the Buckeye Trail is not wheelchair accessible. (nps.gov)
- If the ground is wet or icy, save this hike for a drier day. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Cuyahoga Valley National Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Blue Hen Falls?
The Buckeye Trail to Blue Hen Falls is 3 miles round trip. Allow 1-2 hours.
Where does the Blue Hen Falls hike start?
It starts from Boston Mill Visitor Center.
How tall is Blue Hen Falls?
Blue Hen Falls is about 15 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Blue Hen Falls trail?
Leashed pets are permitted on park trails, but not in park buildings.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Blue Hen Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls height
- nps.gov
- Falls location
- gowaterfalling.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Blue Hen Falls.