Stanford Trailhead

The trailhead parking area is at the end of Stanford Road, just past Stanford House.

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Quick Facts

Location:

Approximate address: 6166 Stanford Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. Follow Stanford Road past Stanford House to the trailhead parking area. Watch for trail users along the road.

Significance:

Stanford Trailhead provides parking for the Towpath and Valley trails, and a popular trail to Brandywine Falls.

Designation:

National Register of Historic Places; Ohio and Erie Canalway National Heritage Area

Amenities

8 listed

Audio Description, Hitching Post/Corral, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Restroom - Seasonal, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead

Stanford Trailhead provides access to the Towpath, Valley, and Stanford trails. The parking area includes 55 standard parking spaces, 7 horse trailer spaces, and 5 hitching posts.

From here, the 1.5-mile Stanford Trail leads to Brandywine Falls. Be prepared for steep hills and unpaved, potentially muddy surfaces. As you get close to the waterfall, you’ll see the Brandywine Gorge Trail on your left. It provides an alternate route to the waterfall with up-close views of Brandywine Creek.