Chippewa Creek Falls Overview
- Address: 9000 Chippewa Road. Brecksville, Ohio 44141
- Hours: Daily: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
- Height: 15 feet
- Water Flow: Medium to High (Depending on rainfall)
- Waterfall Crest: 10 Feet
- Difficulty to Reach: Easy
- Fees: Free
Chippewa Creek Falls Guide
Chippewa Creek Falls Area
When visitors are asked what they think of when you mention the Brecksville Reservation, they always say the Chippewa Creek Falls in the Chippewa Creek Gorge.
The Chippewa Creek Falls are comprised of the upper and lower falls. Both can be observed via the Chippewa Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook.
The (Upper) Chippewa Creek Falls is a beautiful and peaceful fall about 15 feet in height, with a crest reaching 10 – 15 feet. When it rains, it becomes a raging waterfall that can cause a spectacular event to watch. Some even compare it to the waterfalls in the Oregon and Washington regions. At one point, visitors used Chippewa Creek from the falls for kayaking, swimming, and cliff jumping, but it is now illegal to go into the falls or creek.
The Lower Chippewa Creek Falls is several hundred feet downstream from Chippewa Creek Falls and can be viewed during your hike on the Gorge Loop Trail. During the summer, it looks more like a moving creek, but during rainfall or during the spring and fall months, it has a crest of up to 15 feet. Visitors often compare this waterfall to what can be seen in West Virginia or Colorado.
Expert Tip
If you want to enjoy the Chippewa Creek Falls, I recommend an evening or a day after heavy rain to experience Mother Nature’s power.
You can either enjoy a picnic and leisure viewing at the Chippewa Creek Scenic Overlook or take the Gorge Loop trail down to Chippewa Creek and hike up the stream to view the falls.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is operational all year, from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
It is located in the Brecksville Reservation. It can be viewed through the Chippewa Creek Scenic Overlook.
The Chippewa Creek Falls is 15 feet tall with a potential crest of 10 – 15 feet.
Chippewa Creek Falls is best visited after a hard rain. It is also excellent to visit during the winter when the falls freeze over.
Dogs are allowed at the Chippewa Creek Scenic Overlook, but I would not recommend them closer to the falls.
No, there is no entrance fee to visit the falls.
Yes, the Gorge Loop Trail and the Hemlock Trail are both located near the Chippewa Creek Falls.
Swimming, cliff jumping, or wading in the Chippewa Creek Falls is illegal.
Yes, you can view the Chippewa Creek Falls on the paved trail/overlook.
Chippewa Creek Falls Virtual Tour
How to Get There (Driving Directions)
The easiest way to the Chippewa Creek Falls is to input the Brecksville Nature Center (9000 Chippewa Road, Brecksville, Ohio) into your phone and GPS, bringing you close to the Chippewa Creek Scenic Overlook parking lot.
Driving Directions:
- When driving, enter the Brecksville Reservation off Royalton Road (Route 82). As soon as you turn onto Chippewa Creek Road, take an immediate left and enter the first parking lot you see.
Learn More About Ohio Waterfalls
The Chippewa Creek Falls is a fun and exciting natural attraction for families visiting the Brecksville Reservation. There are many other local waterfalls that you can experience. Below is a list of the best waterfalls in Ohio:
- Brandywine Falls
- Buttermilk Falls
- Blue Hen Falls
- Deer Lick Cave Falls
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Great Falls of Tinkers Creek
- Twin Sisters Falls
