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Pocahontas County West Virginia Waterfalls
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Located in a narrow gorge just off the Highland Scenic
Highway within Monongahela National Forest, the 114 acre Hills
Creek Scenic Area is home to three waterfalls. The first fall
(Upper Falls) viewing platform is reached by traveling along
1700 feet of paved, wheelchair accessible path. After leaving
the 25' high Upper Falls, the downhill trail follows Hills
Creek. At 0.5 miles the trail reaches the 45 foot Middle Falls
overlook (view from above). After leaving the platform, descend
down a metal stairwell which travels down several flights where
the trail continues along a boardwalk. A short boardwalk path is
available to the right which provides a nice view of Middle
Falls from the bottom. After viewing the bottom of Middle Falls
travel back to the original boardwalk trail and continue to the
63' high Lower Falls, which is West Virginia's second highest
waterfall.
Note: The trail from Middle Falls down to Lower Falls became
damaged in 2010. Everything below the metal stairwell at Middle
Falls has been closed. If you hope to view the Lower Falls,
please check with the local Forest Service office to learn the
current status of the trail.
To reach the Falls of Hills Creek:
From the North and East via I-79, take exit 57 onto US 19
South to WV 55. Travel along WV 55 through Richwood to the Falls
of Hills Creek (about 65 miles from exit 57)
From South and East via I 64, take exit 169 onto US 219 North
to WV 39/55 West. Continue along WV 39/55 to Falls of Hills
Creek (about 42 miles from exit 169 in Lewisburg)
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