Clifton Gorge
- Hike
- 1 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Clifton Gorge is a waterfall on Little Miami River in Greene County, Ohio. Reaching it is a 1 mi hike each way. Flow season is not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
ODNR: stay on designated trail at all times. As of September 30, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | ODNR: the Little Miami River funnels through a deep, narrow channel and slump blocks in the 268-acre preserve gorge. |
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Access
| Hike | 1 mi each way |
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| Road | Paved |
| Road note | Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve near Yellow Springs / Clifton; stay on designated trails only. |
| Parking | Preserve trailhead parking (see ODNR Clifton Gorge map for lot locations). |
| Hours | Open half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve) |
| Note | New Exploration Center open April-October, Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Clifton Gorge open?
ODNR: stay on designated trail at all times. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Open half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset.
How long is the hike to Clifton Gorge?
It's a 1 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve near Yellow Springs / Clifton; stay on designated trails only. Parking: Preserve trailhead parking (see ODNR Clifton Gorge map for lot locations).
Do you need a reservation for Clifton Gorge?
No reservation or permit is required.
When is Clifton Gorge flowing?
ODNR: the Little Miami River funnels through a deep, narrow channel and slump blocks in the 268-acre preserve gorge.
What are the rules at Clifton Gorge?
Dogs are not allowed.
Sources
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- https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/clifton-gorge-state-nature-preserve (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / access.hours / access.hikeDistanceMi, access.parking / access.roadNote, waterfall.flowNote / waterfall.ephemeral)
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