Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Trailhead
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Cedar Falls
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Distance
0.38 miles
Elevation Gain
56 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Picnic Area
Forest
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Waterfall
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Added by Elyse Clark

Hike through forest and rock formations to 50ft Cedar Falls.

Located on Queer Creek in Hocking Hills State Park, the popular 50 ft-Cedar Falls still tends to be less crowded than Old Man's Cave. There are scenic views to be had year-round off of the stream-lined path, starting from the lower parking lot off of SR 374.

For quicker access to the falls, start at the upper parking lot, nearby. A section of stairs, called the Democracy Steps, lead down to the falls. The steps were designed by artist and architect Akio Hizume, based on the Fibonacci Sequence.

Trail maps are available here.

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Angela Meadows
8/2/2025
Amazing Views
Great Conditions
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Maggie Donohoo
9/2/2019
Good midwestern hike
This was a family-friendly, quick hike that leads to a nice waterfall. Beware the crowds on the weekend and in the summertime - we ...
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Emma LaFleur
5/28/2019
very pretty
the falls were roaring when we went. go early because the crowd is very dense in the popular season.
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Kelsey Tosca
7/8/2017
Favorite Go-to
This has always been one of my favorite spots. Anytime I have friends visiting this is where I usually take them. Best time to ...
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Sarah Vaughn
3/31/2016
Beautiful Waterfall
Cedar Falls is a must stop when visiting Hocking Hills. With only a short hike down you can lounge and swim either by the ...
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