About
Length1.5 mi
ShapePoint-to-Point
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain200 ft up
Typical time45 min
TrailheadBrandywine Falls to Stanford House
SurfaceDirt with stairs and a long hill
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🦌 Wildlife

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 usual way to reach Brandywine Falls without fighting for a parking space - park at Stanford House and walk up.
Location

Brandywine Falls to Stanford House

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