About
Length (round trip)0.5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain60 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadBrandywine Falls trailhead, 8176 Brandywine Road
SurfaceBoardwalk and stairs
Best seasonYear round. Wildflowers in April and May, fall colour peaks mid to late October, and the falls are best after rain or in a hard freeze.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall

The power and beauty of waterfalls attracts us all. Here the 60-foot tall Brandywine Falls tumbles into the Brandywine Gorge. In the early 1800s the power of Brandywine Creek was harnessed to drive grist, saw, and woolen mills to support a thriving community. A century later, it was the beauty of the falls that attracted artists to build a progressive community here. Let Brandywine Falls speak to you, providing inspiration for art, rest, relaxation, and exploration. A boardwalk will lead you to an upper, accessible viewing area for the falls. A lower viewing deck requires visitors to walk down approximately 80 steps. Additional trails let you explore further. Several trails link together to create the Brandywine Gorge Loop . The loop is a mostly unpaved, 1.4-mile route that travels the deep, wooded ravine created by Brandywine Creek. The 1.5-mile, unpaved Stanford Trail heads down into the valley to a connector to the Towpath Trail . Visitors can also access Summit Metro Parks' Bike & Hike Trail for miles of paved biking and hiking.

Tips
The upper platform is wheelchair accessible; the lower one is down a long flight of stairs. The car park fills by mid-morning at weekends and in October.
Location

Brandywine Falls trailhead, 8176 Brandywine Road

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