Brush Creek Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Short walk

Brush Creek Falls

Near Athens, West Virginia

Height25 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring

Brush Creek Falls is a 25-ft waterfall near Athens, West Virginia, with short walk access (0.5 mi round trip). a wide, photogenic fall near the Bluestone Gorge. Best season: Spring.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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