6 Easy-Access West Virginia Waterfalls That Are Perfect For A Summer Adventure
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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)
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)
3. Sandstone Falls (Hinton)
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:
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4. Campbell Falls (Camp Creek State Park)
5. Upper Falls of Hills Creek (Hillsboro)
6. Pipestem Falls (Pipestem)
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.
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What are some of the most amazing hiking trails with waterfalls in West Virginia?
Some of the most amazing hiking trails with waterfalls in West Virginia include:
- Blackwater Falls Trail
- Elakala to Yellow Birch Trail
- Seneca Creek Trail
- High Falls Trail
Who knew West Virginia is such a great place for hikers – especially hikers who just so happen to love waterfalls? Okay, who doesn’t, but still – what an amazing state to be in if you’re a lover of cascading falls. There are more than 50 waterfall hikes in West Virginia to pick from, each more amazing than the last. Some of our favorites, however, happen to be some of the best (period).
- The Blackwater Falls Trail at Blackwater Falls State Park is an easy, less-than-a-half-mile trek to one of West Virginia’s most famous cascades.
- While you’re there, be sure to also do the Elakala to Yellow Birch Trail, which is rated as moderate and extends 4.3 miles.
- Other wonderful hiking trails with waterfalls in West Virginia include the Seneca Creek Trail at the Potomac Wildlife Management Area, which is a moderate but lengthy 10.1-mile adventure.
- And the High Falls Trail in Monongahela National Forest is another must-do.
When you are ready to be amazed by these West Virginia hiking trails, grab a ma from AllTrails+ and start exploring.
How many waterfalls are in West Virginia?
Hold onto your hat (or maybe your life jacket), because there are – get this – more than 250 amazing waterfalls in West Virginia alone.
- The tallest is Blackwater Falls at Blackwater Falls State Park, 57 feet tall
- Elakala Falls, within the same mark, is worth visiting while you’re there as well.
- The widest waterfall in West Virginia is the Sandstone Falls, which is an impressive 1,500 feet in width.
- The most photogenic might just be Cathedral Falls – though, with so many to pick from, your opinion may differ.
If there’s one wonderful thing about West Virginia (okay, we all know there’s way more than that), it’s the waterfalls – all 250 or more of them! Add each to your bucket list and see how many you can check out within a year or two; you might be surprised.