Near Boord State Nature Preserve
The Boord State Nature Preserve Trail heading through a quiet section of pines.
Near Boord State Nature Preserve
A view of the waterfall from the Boord State Nature Preserve Trail.
Near Boord State Nature Preserve
A view of the waterfall in late autumn at Boord State Nature Preserve.

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Boord State Nature Preserve

5.0 (3 Ratings)
A forested trail through a state nature preserve- complete with a waterfall!
0.7
mi
Distance
90
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.7mi
Distance
90ft
Elevation Gain
92ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
831ft
High Point
747ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There is a parking area off of Township Rd 69 in Cutler with an informational kiosk by the trailhead of this loop trail. Located in the Boord State Nature Preserve, this is a hidden gem of southeast Ohio. The trail rolls through quiet, hemlock tree-filled woods and follows a stream that is framed by cliffs and overhangs. The highlight is a waterfall in a picturesque sandstone gorge about 60-80 feet deep. This is the kind of route you should visit several times a year to see the landscape in every season!

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Contributors
Michaela Schoeffler