Blue Hen Falls

1550 Boston Mills Road, OH
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Blue Hen Falls
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Distance
2.87 miles
Elevation Gain
518 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Forest
Wildlife
Waterfall
Dog Friendly
Scenic
Romantic
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Added by Cameron Kennedy

Are you looking for one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Northeast Ohio? Look no further-- Blue Hen Falls is known to be one of the prettiest waterfalls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Within Cuyahoga Valley National Park lies an amazing little waterfall known as Blue Hen Falls. There are few parking spots at the given address but there is an overflow lot right across the street. After parking you will descend down a semi steep hill and arrive at a bridge. Once you cross the bridge you will see to your left a trial that leads to the Buckeye Trail and to your right the falls. Turn right and you will arrive at a wooden fence that lines the edge of the small gorge that the waterfall flows into. From the fence you can see the spectacular views of the falls. At this location there are a couple of chairs to relax among the peaceful sounds of the Blue Hen Falls and wildlife nearby. (The more adventurous can easily walk to the around the "L" shaped fence and get closer to the falls for great picture opportunities... WARNING the rocks nearing the falls are slippery!)

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Lindsey Wyckoff
Club
8/20/2022
Beautiful, short hike
A CVNP favorite. It’s beautiful and a great family hike.
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
6/14/2021
Closed for the summer
The trail is closed for a major upgrade. https://www.nps.gov/cuva/learn/news/cuyahoga-valley-national-park-to-temporarily-close-buckeye-trail-section-and-blue-hen-falls.htm
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Abby Shepard
1/3/2021
Beautiful falls. Muddy after rain.
This trail is a great way to see a beautiful waterfall. Start at the park's visitor center, which is really nice and worth a ...
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Jenn Gonzalez
8/13/2018
So pretty!
I wasn't expecting the falls to be as pretty as they are. Thankfully, numerous thunderstorms had rolled through earlier in the day so there ...
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Emily Rupert
8/10/2018
Fun!
My friends and I stayed here for a few hours and just enjoyed the water. We went in barefoot but I wouldn't recommend it ...
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Joe Obrodo
3/4/2018
Lots of water! 3/3/18
Nice hike! Water is really flowing right now! Made hike to buttermilk falls too! Had some fun river crossings! Good times!!!
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Michael Youngblood
9/7/2017
Fun Hike & Kid Friendly
This was a fun hike we completed with our boys (3, 7, and 9). The hike to Blue Hen Falls is approximately a ...
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Nick Palastro
8/26/2017
Quick And Nice
Only had about an hour to check out the park so I stopped here and at Brandywine Falls. Between the two, I enjoyed this ...
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9/6/2016
Short & Easy
Nice little hike to the waterfall. In and out in under an hour.
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Billy DiMirra
5/16/2016
Short fun hike
This is a pretty short, really fun hike. Try it out if you have time!
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Rachel Evans
5/15/2016
Great, short hike. I had the most fun watching my dog play under the waterfalls. Hike down the river and you will not be disappointed.
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Hannah T
4/11/2016
Go After A Heavy Rain
This is a short hike (if you're just going for the falls). You can hike down the steep hill to get down to the ...
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Andrew Gacom
3/3/2016
Beautiful easy hike!
This hike is awesome! Super easy to do and an awesome place to sit and enjoy a packed lunch!
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Sean Reape
2/9/2016
Great, But Go The Distance
Blue hen is nice, but follow the creeks path all the way to buttermilk falls and you will not be disappointed
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