Paine Falls
Lake County, Ohio
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Lake County, Ohio
- Access status
- Metroparks overlook a short walk from the lot
- The walk
- A short trail from the lot to the overlook
- Ground & access
- Short park trail to an overlook.

Paine Falls is a two-tiered, fan-shaped waterfall on Paine Creek just below the Paine Road bridge in Paine Falls Park, a Lake Metroparks park in Leroy Township. From the park lot, follow the trail to the overlook to view the falls. Return the same way.
Plan your visit
Paine Falls Park lot at 5570 Paine Road, Leroy Township, then the short trail to the falls overlook
Lake Metroparks describes viewing the falls from an overlook along the trail; no distance is given.
Short park trail to an overlook.
Where to start
Paine Falls Park lot, 5570 Paine Road, Leroy Township. Pit restrooms.
Timing & water
Park hours are 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Before you go
No fee is mentioned.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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