Photo: Nyttend · Public domainLudlow Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on Ludlow Creek.
The details
- Watercourse
- Ludlow Creek
- Coordinates
- 39.99811, -84.3373
About Ludlow Falls
Ludlow Falls is a 20-foot waterfall in Ohio, on Ludlow Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Ludlow Falls 5.5/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
What you'll find
A 15-foot curtain wrapping around a horseshoe ledge directly under the Route 48 bridge — the village of Ludlow Falls' namesake, backyard, and best-kept non-secret.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Short path from the village lot, under the SR-48 bridge
- Parking
- Dirt lot across from the post office
- Road
- Paved
- Hike
- 0.2 mi round trip (easy)
- Heads up
- Village-kept and humble — no facilities, no fuss.
When to go
After rain; winter ice turns the horseshoe into a chandelier the village once lit with colored lights.
Rules & fees
- Fee / pass
- None
- Dogs
- Under control
- Warnings
- Swimming and wading are prohibited and fined — the ledges undercut.
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Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Ludlow Falls?
Ludlow Falls drops about 20 feet, in Ohio.
Where is Ludlow Falls?
Ludlow Falls is a waterfall in Ohio, at 39.99811, -84.3373.
Is Ludlow Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.5/10.
Gear for the trip
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