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Notable waterfall · Hocking, Ohio

Lower Falls

Lower Falls is a waterfall in Hocking, Ohio.

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Lower Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lower Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lower Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.46031, -82.57884. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lower Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Lower Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lower Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lower Falls?

    Nearby: Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve (sanctuary, 1 km), Hocking Hills State Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Hocking State Forest (sanctuary, 3 km), Old Man's Cave (cave, 5 km), Rose Lake (lake, 6 km), Ash Cave Recreation Area (cave, 10 km).

    Is Lower Falls worth visiting?

    Lower Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Ohio on Spotwander.