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Columbia Beach Falls

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Access status
Small lakeside park; steps down to the beach
The walk
0.2 miles return
Ground & access
Somewhat steep concrete steps down to the beach; not wheelchair accessible. Rocky shoreline. No lifeguards.
Waterfall Record: Columbia Beach Falls, Ohio

Columbia Beach Falls is a cascade of about 22 to 40 feet where a small stream drops down a shale bluff into a pool and across the beach to Lake Erie, in the 1.6-acre Columbia Park in Bay Village. Park in the small lot on the south side of Lake Road at the Columbia Road traffic light, cross Lake Road, and walk down to the shoreline; the falls are to your left. The park has an observation deck at the top and a second one near the beach.

Plan your visit

Small lot on the south side of Lake Road (US 6) at Columbia Road, across the road to Columbia Park, observation deck, then concrete steps down to the beach

Waterfall Record gives 0.2 miles round trip.

Somewhat steep concrete steps down to the beach; not wheelchair accessible. Rocky shoreline. No lifeguards.

Where to start

Small lot on the south side of Lake Road on the southwest corner of the Columbia Road intersection.

Timing & water

Great Lakes Guide says the park closes at dusk. Flow is low in late summer.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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