Brandywine Falls Overview
- Address: 8176 Brandywine Road. Northfield, Ohio 44067
- Hours: Daily: Sunrise to Sunset
- Height: 60 feet
- Water Flow: Low to High (Depending on rainfall)
- Waterfall Crest: 25 – 50 Feet
- Difficulty to Reach: Easy
- Fees: Free
Brandywine Falls Guide
Brandywine Falls Area
Brandywine Falls is the most famous waterfall in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and is even known throughout the United States. Past National Park Superintendents have compared this fall to those in Yosemite National Park.
Brandywine Falls can be accessed through numerous access points, including a short walk from the Brandywine Falls Parking lot, from below via the Stanford Trail, or the Brandywine Gorge Loop.
This waterfall is utterly amazing when it rains. It is 60 feet tall and can reach 50 feet after heavy rains. In the winter, it becomes a winter wonderland with long, jagged icicles. In the fall, maple leaves provide a beautiful landscape surrounding the waterfall.
What separates this waterfall from others in the park is its surroundings. The falls turn into Brandywine Creek, a beautiful and popular swimming spot in the summer. It is also home to numerous species of amphibians and mammals.
Expert Tip
If you want to enjoy Brandywine Falls, I recommend an early morning trip during the week, no matter the time of year. To make life easy, park at the Brandywine Falls parking lot and walk down the wooden bridge to an overlook where you can view the falls.
It should be noted that these falls become almost unbearably popular during the summer weekends and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is operational all year, from sunrise to sunset
It is located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and can be accessed from the Brandywine Falls parking lot, Stanford trail, or the Brandywine Gorge loop.
Brandywine Falls is 60 feet tall with a potential crest of 50 feet.
Brandywine Falls is best visited after a hard rain. However, visiting any time during the week is perfect, as weekends and holidays become extremely busy.
Dogs are allowed at Brandywine Falls, but I would not recommend them closer to the falls.
Yes, it is accessible to people with physical disabilities.
Yes, the Stanford Trail and the Brandywine Gorge Loop Trail lead to the falls.
No, there is no entrance fee to visit the falls.
No, it is not recommended to swim at Brandywine Falls. Brandywine Falls turns into the Brandywine Creek where you can wade.
Brandywine Falls Virtual Tour
How to Get There (Driving Direction)
The easiest way to Brandywine Falls is via the Brandywine Gorge Loop (Brandywine Falls Parking Lot). The quickest way is to put Brandywine Falls (8176 Brandywine Road, Northfield, Ohio 44067) into your phone and GPS.
Driving Directions:
- When driving to the Brandywine Falls Parking Lot, you can take Brandywine Road either north or south depending where you are coming from. For visitors outside of Northeast Ohio, following the directions on your phone/gps is best.
Learn More About Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Brandywine Falls is the crown jewel of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which offers many other natural attractions and trails for visitors and locals alike. Check out parkquests for more information.
