Often called a 'Miniature Niagara,' Charleston Falls drops about 37 feet over rock strata also found in New York and Canada, making it Western Ohio's tallest known waterfall. Trails, stairs, and observation decks view the falls from above and below.
Its 37 ft drop is taller than about 27% of the 775 waterfalls we track.
The falls are fed by Charleston Creek. It lies in Miami, Ohio. The site is on public land managed by Miami County Park District.
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. The walk in is brief — comfortable shoes are usually all you need. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2.4 miles round trip. The nearest town is Tipp City.
When to go: Spring (after rain or snowmelt). Water volume swings with the seasons here, strongest after snowmelt or rain and lowest in late summer, so check recent streamflow before you go.
