Quiverheart Falls
Adams County, Ohio
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Location
- Adams County, Ohio
- Access status
- Partial guide: free permit required; directions and gate code come with the permit
- The walk
- Quiverheart Falls Trail is a 2.0-mile loop
- Ground & access
- Narrow, uneven, steep trail beside dangerous cliffs, with creek crossings on stepping stones or bridges that flood in high water.
Quiverheart Falls is in Quiverheart Gorge, an Arc of Appalachia preserve in northwestern Adams County, and during the rainy season it is the largest waterfall in the Arc preserve system. Hiking is by free permit only: apply on the Arc website during the current month (cycles start on the first Wednesday); a maximum of 10 cars per day and five people per car. The emailed permit includes the trail map, directions and the passcode for the locked entrance gate; close and lock the gate when you enter and leave. The Quiverheart Falls Trail is a 2.0-mile loop between the canyon floor and the upper rim, passing the waterfall, a rock shelter and the boulder field called Boulder City.
Plan your visit
Quiverheart Gorge preserve (Arc of Appalachia) near Peebles, Quiverheart Falls Trail loop from the gated trailhead lot
The Arc of Appalachia lists the Quiverheart Falls Trail as a 2.0-mile loop. No separate distance to the falls is given.
Narrow, uneven, steep trail beside dangerous cliffs, with creek crossings on stepping stones or bridges that flood in high water.
Where to start
Gated trailhead lot; the passcode and directions come with the permit. Cars of visitors who break preserve rules may be towed.
Timing & water
The falls are largest in the rainy season. Check recent rainfall: creek crossings can be under water.
Before you go
Free permit required (Arc of Appalachia). One application per month; 10 vehicles per day. No dogs.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.