Waterfall Hero Hikes: Hayden Falls (Columbus)

Hayden Falls is a 25-foot seasonal waterfall on Hayden Run in Franklin County. The waterfall is located in Hayden Falls Park, a City of Columbus park.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Hayden Falls Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: None
Trailhead GPS: 40.06781,-83.10930
Waterfall GPS: 40.06734,-83.11088

Directions:

From Columbus, head west on I-70 for about 6 miles and take exit 93 for I-270 north. Drive 6.9 miles and take exit 15 for Tuttle Crossing Boulevard. Bear left and follow Tuttle Crossing for 0.6 miles then turn right onto Frantz Road. Go 1 mile and turn left onto Hayden Run Road. A parking area for the parking is on the right in 0.2 miles, just before the bridge over Scioto River.

Map:

Trail Description:

A stairway descends from the parking lot down into the gorge and a boardwalk trail heads upstream a short ways to a viewing deck for the falls. The waterfall is seasonal so can dry up completely.