Cedar Cliff Falls
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Cedar Cliff Falls is a manmade waterfall that gracefully falls into Massie Creek in the 166-acre Indian Mound Reserve in Cedarville, southwest Ohio.
Constructed in 1887, the stone dam provided water power for the Harbison Flour Mill which was just behind it. Cedar Cliff Falls replaced a previous dam that was destroyed in a flood. Work was halted at the flour mill in 1917.
This manmade waterfall usually has plentiful falling water. It rivals the beauty of any natural waterfall! At around 30 feet wide and 40 feet high, the stone wall is 2 to 2½ feet thick. The stone wall’s downstream face is vertical and the upstream face is has a 2:1 slope. The stone wall is curved to absorb the water pressure behind it.
Visitors can park at Cedar Cliff Falls if they don’t wish to hike. Hikers can park near the Log House and take the 2½ mile out-and-back trail via Gorge Trail and Rim Trail. This is an easy trail and should take around 50 minutes to complete. Dogs on a leash are welcome here.
Cindy’s Insider Ohio Tips!
I like that you can park pretty close to the falls or park at one of the other entrances and hike about 1.9 miles to the falls. I love options! The falls can be seen on both sides, be sure to view from all angles!
Photo credits: Cindy Gordon of VisitOhioToday.com
Where is Cedar Cliff Falls Located?
- Address: Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 U.S, US-42, Cedarville, Ohio 45314
- Phone: 937-562-6440 | Website | Facebook
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We have a full article about Indian Mound Reserve, and you may like to discover Indian Mounds in Ohio and Waterfalls in Ohio.
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