Deer Lick Cave Falls Overview
- Address: 9000 Chippewa Road. Brecksville, Ohio 44141
- Hours: Daily: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
- Height: 10 feet
- Water Flow: Medium (Depending on rainfall)
- Waterfall Crest: 10 Feet
- Difficulty to Reach: Easy
- Fees: Free
Deer Lick Cave Falls Guide
Deer Lick Cave Falls Area
When visitors hike to Deer Lick Cave, they can’t help but marvel at Deer Lick Cave Falls along the way.
Deer Lick Cave Falls is a peaceful waterfall about 10 feet high that sometimes turns into a small trickle during the summer. After a rainfall, you’ll know why Brecksville Reservation visitors love watching this waterfall.
Winter is another fantastic time to visit the falls. When it freezes over, not only does it provide a different perspective of nature, but it also becomes a beautiful natural attraction for pictures.
Don’t discount visiting Deer Lick Cave Falls during waterfall season, which is Fall and Spring. On any given day, you can bring a picnic and enjoy the rumbling of the falls into the pond below.
Expert Tip
Like Chippewa Creek Falls, I recommend going on an evening or day after heavy rain to experience Mother Nature’s power.
You can either sit at a nearby bench and watch the waterfall for long periods of time or follow the water flow from the waterfall past Deer Lick Cave down several miles to Chippewa Creek.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is operational all year, from 6:00am to 10:00pm.
It is located in the Brecksville Reservation. It can be seen on the Deer Lick Cave Trail.
Deer Lick Cave Falls is 10 feet tall with a potential crest of 10 feet.
Deer Lick Cave Falls is best visited after a hard rain. It is also excellent to visit during the winter when the falls freezes over.
Dogs are allowed at the falls. Even after a hard rain, this area is relatively safe.
No, there is no entrance fee to visit the falls.
Yes, the Deer Lick Cave Trail and the All-Purpose Trail are located near Deer Lick Cave Falls.
I would not recommend swimming as it is shallow and, during heavy rains, may become dangerous.
No, this is not a handicap-accessible waterfall.
Deer Lick Cave Falls Virtual Tour
How to Get There (Driving Direction)
The easiest way to Deer Lick Cave Falls is to input Deer Lick Cave into your phone and GPS, which will bring you to the Deer Lick Cave parking lot.
Driving Directions:
- When driving, enter the Valley Parkway in the Brecksville Reservation off Brecksville Road. Take the road for 1 mile and see the Deer Lick Cave Parking Lot on the left, where you will park.
Learn More About the Brecksville Reservation
Deer Lick Cave Falls is a fun and exciting natural attraction for families visiting the Brecksville Reservation. The park offers many other attractions and activities, including Chippewa Creek Falls, the Brecksville Stables, and the Brecksville Nature Center.
