If you ever have the urge to take in some wonderful waterfall views but don't feel like spending a day hiking to get there, this is the article for you! This list of six easy-access waterfalls dotted around West Virginia is either right off the road or easily reached from a short, level trail or boardwalk. Sometimes tracking down a few roadside waterfalls in West Virginia is more fun because you can see more great sights in one day.

1. Cathedral Falls (Gauley Bridge)

Cathedral Falls in Gauley Bridge is the ultimate easy-access waterfall...because you can drive right to it! This impressive roadside attraction is located on U.S. Route 60 just southeast of the town of Gauley Bridge. This stunning waterfall in West Virginia is definitely one of the best on this list.

Check out how easy it is to get to Cathedral Falls in West Virginia in this quick video:

2. Blackwater Falls (Blackwater Falls State Park)

Another epic addition to this list is Blackwater Falls. This is no doubt West Virginia's favorite waterfall, and it's also easily reachable via a short boardwalk trail! Come see why this is one of the best state parks in West Virginia - waterfalls and all!

3. Sandstone Falls (Hinton)

Another West Virginia favorite, Sandstone Falls is also easily accessible via a pleasant boardwalk trail. This waterfall hike in West Virginia is one of the best, too - which is why it's on this list.

Sandstone Falls and the New River Gorge National Park is definitely a wonderfully scenic area - follow along on the short walk to Sandstone Falls in this video:

4. Campbell Falls (Camp Creek State Park)

Another waterfall that you can drive right up to (or, if the road is gated, you might have to walk the last 3/10ths of a mile) is Campbell Falls in Camp Creek State Park. There's a great swimming hole at its base, so come prepared to jump in! Come see why we think this is one of the best easy-access waterfalls in West Virginia you need to add to your bucket list ASAP.

5. Upper Falls of Hills Creek (Hillsboro)

There are three waterfalls on the trail at Hills Creek, but only the first one is truly "easy access" along a handicap-accessible boardwalk. The successive two are worth seeing as well but require climbing multiple flights of stairs to reach. It's an easy-access waterfall in West Virginia that you can't pass up!

6. Pipestem Falls (Pipestem)

Pipestem Falls is located just off West Virginia Route 20 north of Pipestem, in Pipestem Falls Park. Learn more about all the amazing West Virginia waterfalls on the WV State Parks website.

Pipestem, West Virginia is an epic landscape of rolling hills, scenic views, and clear blue skies - nothing tells the story of an area better than a video tour. Enjoy this quick video showing off the beauty of Pipestem that culminates with a peek at the Pipestem Falls:

These are just a handful of the roadside waterfalls. Some are more accessible, some less, but all of them are worth going out of your way to see. There are even some wheelchair-accessible waterfalls near you in WV, so everyone can enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature. What a privilege it is to live in a state with so much beauty right at our fingertips!

Follow this Google Map to find your way to all of these waterfalls. Are there any roadside waterfalls near you? Share your favorite with us in the comments.

Here's another waterfall in West Virginia that's also fairly easily accessible, but closer to Charleston.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/coonskin-park-grotto-wv/