Posted in West Virginia
July 05, 2020
West Virginia’s Scenic Waterfall Loop Will Take You To 9 Different Waterfalls
Ready for a day along the water? So are we! Especially water that rushes through cool forests, and in which we can dip our toes. Here are nine options, complete with waterfalls, for your consideration:
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As you enter Camp Creek State Park, the road will split. Head left to reach Mash Fork Falls...
...and keep right to reach Campbell Falls. You'll see signs for both.
Follow a level, wide trail for 1/4 mile to reach the massive Brush Creek Falls. A path a few steps beyond the fenced area leads down to the rocky bank at the falls base.
Another 1.5 level miles past Brush Creek Falls is the multi-tiered White Oak Creek Falls, and along the way you'll see many smaller cascades in Brush Creek. The water level in White Oak Creek Falls can fluctuate dramatically; sometimes, this falls looks like a roaring cascade from a tropical rainforest, but at other times it's a mere trickle.
Near but not in Pipestem Resort State Park is Pipestem Falls. It's visible from the road (Route 20), but is best seen in winter when leaves are off the trees.
The Bluestone Dam Spillway in Hinton often forms a type of cascade, and is popular with fishermen!
Sandstone Falls near Hinton spans the New River. Enjoy it from the Sandstone Falls Overlook or from several trails in the area.
The Glade Creek Trail is a 5.6 mile rail trail located outside of Beckley and contains multiple cascades as you walk along Glade Creek.
A short but steep 0.2 mile spur off Glade Creek Trail takes you to Kates Falls.
Here’s an interactive map of these falls. Oh, and if you get hungry on the trip, consider the Hinton DQ. There’s no other like it in the nation! Enjoy!
Address: 2390 Co Hwy 19/5, Camp Creek, WV 25820, USA
Address: Athens, WV 24712, USA
Address: WV-20, Pipestem, WV 25979, USA
Address: Bluestone Dam, Hinton, WV 25951, USA
Address: Sandstone Falls, District 3, WV 25918, USA
Address: Glade Creek Trail, Beaver, WV, USA
