There’s A Secret Waterfall Near Cleveland In Chippewa Creek Gorge, And It’s Worth Seeking Out
By Nikki Rhoades|Published December 27, 2021
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
The Cleveland Metroparks are full of hidden gems, and today we’re going to take a virtual visit to one that is really hidden. Tucked under a roadway and admittedly hidden when the water isn’t heavily flowing, you might not even know there is a waterfall tucked away in Chippewa Creek Gorge. And yet… when you see it, you might not believe it. Lace up your hiking boots, and prepare to hit the trails, because this easy-to-find waterfall is going to inspire you to spend more time in the great outdoors.
At the entrance of Brecksville Reservation is a waterfall hidden behind a parking lot and under a busy road.
Many locals have driven past this spot without realizing what natural beauty lies within.
Known as the Chippewa Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, this pretty spot looks down into a deep ravine where a waterfall forms when the water is flowing plentifully.
Ironically, the largest reservation in the Metroparks is home to one of its smallest water features. It is tucked beneath State Route 82, so just look for the bridge and you're sure to spot it.
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Equally as pretty is the nearby hike, which takes visitors alongside the creek and deeper into the forest.
As is true throughout the Cleveland Metroparks, this spot has a lot of history in its shale deposits. Erosion began on this landscape during the last ice age, when glaciers and meltwater carved away at the landscape.
But those might be easy to overlook... after all, you'll be peeking over the literal overlook and admiring a magnificent-but-tiny waterfall!
