Ohio’s state parks, hiking trails and metro parks can be just as stunning in the winter as they are in the warmer months. You’ll often find frozen waterfalls that can be downright majestic. The following are 11 gorgeous frozen waterfalls hiding in Ohio parks (and along hiking trails) that must be seen to believed.
- Upper Falls (Hocking Hills State Park)
See 1, Do 1, Teach 1/Flickr Old Man’s Cave during the winter months is a majestic winter wonderland you simply have to see for yourself. (The 52nd Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike will take place on January 21 at 9 a.m.)
- Indian Run Falls (Dublin)
rayb777/Flickr This hidden gem of a waterfall in Dublin is beautiful year-round. Snow and ice make it particularly stunning in the winter.
- Clifton Gorge Falls (Yellow Springs)
Ted/Flickr The beloved Clifton Gorge is unbelievably beautiful in the winter. Observe frozen falls, unique rock formations and stunning snow covered trees within the Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve near the charming small town of Yellow Springs.
- Rockbridge Falls (Rockbridge)
See 1, Do 1, Teach 1/Flickr This tiny waterfall is a steady stream that cascades over Ohio’s most impressive natural bridge. Rockbridge State Nature Preserve is a little-known gem that features a fairly difficult hike to the bridge. Be sure to use extra caution in the winter months if you venture to this natural wonder.
- Blue Hen Falls (Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr One of Ohio’s national park’s most popular waterfalls, Blue Hen Falls frequently freezes over in the winter months.
- Hayden Falls (Dublin)
Steve Grant/Flickr Hayden Falls Park in Dublin features a truly unique natural ecosystem, rare plants and animals and a 35-foot waterfall along the western shore of the Scioto River. You don’t have to trek very far at all to observe this frozen waterfall.
- Patty Falls (Englewood MetroPark)
THX0477/Flickr Five Rivers MetroParks features several parks in the Dayton area that are stunning year-round. Pictured is a frozen Patty Falls at Englewood MetroPark.
- Cedar Falls (Hocking Hills State Park)
Jim Crotty/Flickr One of the Old Man’s Cave hiking trail’s most popular waterfalls is downright gorgeous in the winter. The water frequently freezes on its way down the rocks, making for a picture perfect photo opportunity.
- Chagrin Falls (Chagrin Falls)
quiddle./Flickr A frozen Chagrin Falls, (which is also the name of the beautiful small town in northeast Ohio), makes the town look like a winter wonderland in the colder months. You can find the falls behind the town’s beloved popcorn shop.
- Brandywine Falls (Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
Carl Shepard/Flickr This stunning 65-foot waterfall within Cuyahoga Valley National Park rarely freezes over completely in the winter. Pictured is a partly frozen Brandywine Falls during January of 2016.
- Honey Run Falls (Millwood)
Sandy Sarsfield/Flickr A local favorite, this hidden gem is a serene spot to visit year-round. During the winter, you can often find it frozen just like this.
Have you seen any of these waterfalls freeze over in the winter months? If so, share your photos and experiences with us!
See 1, Do 1, Teach 1/Flickr
Old Man’s Cave during the winter months is a majestic winter wonderland you simply have to see for yourself. (The 52nd Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike will take place on January 21 at 9 a.m.)
rayb777/Flickr
This hidden gem of a waterfall in Dublin is beautiful year-round. Snow and ice make it particularly stunning in the winter.
Ted/Flickr
The beloved Clifton Gorge is unbelievably beautiful in the winter. Observe frozen falls, unique rock formations and stunning snow covered trees within the Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve near the charming small town of Yellow Springs.
This tiny waterfall is a steady stream that cascades over Ohio’s most impressive natural bridge. Rockbridge State Nature Preserve is a little-known gem that features a fairly difficult hike to the bridge. Be sure to use extra caution in the winter months if you venture to this natural wonder.
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr
One of Ohio’s national park’s most popular waterfalls, Blue Hen Falls frequently freezes over in the winter months.
Steve Grant/Flickr
Hayden Falls Park in Dublin features a truly unique natural ecosystem, rare plants and animals and a 35-foot waterfall along the western shore of the Scioto River. You don’t have to trek very far at all to observe this frozen waterfall.
THX0477/Flickr
Five Rivers MetroParks features several parks in the Dayton area that are stunning year-round. Pictured is a frozen Patty Falls at Englewood MetroPark.
Jim Crotty/Flickr
One of the Old Man’s Cave hiking trail’s most popular waterfalls is downright gorgeous in the winter. The water frequently freezes on its way down the rocks, making for a picture perfect photo opportunity.
quiddle./Flickr
A frozen Chagrin Falls, (which is also the name of the beautiful small town in northeast Ohio), makes the town look like a winter wonderland in the colder months. You can find the falls behind the town’s beloved popcorn shop.
Carl Shepard/Flickr
This stunning 65-foot waterfall within Cuyahoga Valley National Park rarely freezes over completely in the winter. Pictured is a partly frozen Brandywine Falls during January of 2016.
Sandy Sarsfield/Flickr
A local favorite, this hidden gem is a serene spot to visit year-round. During the winter, you can often find it frozen just like this.
And for more stunning winter scenery in Ohio, check out our previous article, 10 Picturesque Trails In Ohio That Are Perfect For Winter Hiking.
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