Brandywine Gorge Loop
A compact gorge loop combining wooded slopes, boardwalk viewpoints, stairs, and views of 60-foot Brandywine Falls.
Route overview
Brandywine Gorge Loop in Ohio.
Brandywine Gorge Loop is one of the park's most concentrated scenic hikes. The route combines a partially accessible boardwalk approach to the first overlook with a hillier, rockier loop through the gorge environment. The waterfall is the focal point, but the complete circuit includes stairs and uneven terrain that must not be described as fully accessible.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Distance
- 2.25 km
- Typical duration
- 60-60 minutes
- Difficulty
- Difficulty not yet verified
- Elevation gain
- 49 m change
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No park entrance fee and no separate ordinary day-hike permit identified by NPS. Verify current closures, road access, area hours, and any special-use requirements.
Safety context
Never climb the waterfall, fences, or nearby rocks. Stay at least 50 ft from the top and base of the falls. Boardwalks and stairs become slippery after rain, snow, or freezing weather; lower-platform access may close. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Never climb the waterfall, fences, or nearby rocks. Stay at least 50 ft from the top and base of the falls. Boardwalks and stairs become slippery after rain, snow, or freezing weather; lower-platform access may close.
Highlights
waterfall, gorge, boardwalk, stairs, scenic hike, Ohio
Why find a buddy
Best for companions who agree on whether to use only the first accessible overlook or complete the full rocky loop.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.