Waterfall Hikes in West Virginia (WV)
to explore
West Virginia's waterfalls are carved into the state's Appalachian highlands and dissected Allegheny Plateau, where steep hollows, sandstone and shale cliffs, and narrow forested river gorges create numerous short, steep drops and cascades. Hikes are predominantly moderate — often backcountry ridge-and-gorge trails or rocky canyon scrambles — with only a few short family-friendly paths and a single drive-up site. The state's distinctive high relief and deeply incised streams produce concentrated waterfalls within short, rugged reaches unlike flatter regions. See waterfalls near major West Virginia cities .
Popular Difficulties
Trail Types
Featured Parks
Parks in West Virginia
Flowing strongest right now in West Virginia
Updated about 1 hour agoRanked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.
- 1 Blackwater Falls Roaring · 136 cfs 100th percentile
- 2 Niagara Falls Moderate · 104 cfs 33rd percentile
- 3 Falls of Seneca Barely Flowing · 34 cfs 3rd percentile
- 4 Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 74 cfs 1st percentile
- 5 Harvey Falls Barely Flowing · 74 cfs 1st percentile
- 6 Brooks Falls Barely Flowing · 1600 cfs 0th percentile
Best Waterfall Hikes in West Virginia
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
All Waterfall Hikes in West Virginia
Run a travel blog? Embed West Virginia waterfalls on your site for free.
Major Cities in West Virginia
Pin This Guide
Save this West Virginia waterfall guide to your Pinterest board for your next adventure.
Pin It