Near Blue Hen Falls Trail
Close-up of Blue Hen Falls.
Near Blue Hen Falls Trail
Fall foliage of Blue Hen Falls.
Near Blue Hen Falls Trail
Blue Hen Falls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Near Blue Hen Falls Trail
Route to Buttermilk Falls follows a stream.
Near Blue Hen Falls Trail
Buttermilk Falls

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Blue Hen Falls Trail

4.1 (41 Ratings)
An out-and-back trail that follows a creek between two waterfalls.
1.6
mi
Distance
219
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.59mi
Distance
219ft
Elevation Gain
219ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
907ft
High Point
733ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the parking area at the trailhead, follow the route until the bridge, immediately after which the trail goes to the right (left follows the Buckeye Trail). Shortly after the bridge, the trail will pass Blue Hen Falls, one of the more scenic and well-known falls in the region. Although the area is heavily wooded, minimal elevation change makes the trail quite doable for groups with children. However, recent flood damage has made the trail easy to lose in certain spots. After an easy crossing (the creek never gets deeper than a 1/2 foot or so), the trail will terminate at the foot of Buttermilk Falls, a less-renowned but much taller waterfall than Blue Hen. For the most impressive views of the falls, go right after heavy rainfall!

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Contributors
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