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

Sandstone Falls

Near Hinton, West Virginia

Height25 ft
AccessRoadside
TrailRoadside / very short
Best seasonYear-round

Sandstone Falls is a 25-ft waterfall near Hinton, West Virginia, with roadside access (roadside). the widest fall on the New River, with a boardwalk across it. Best season: Year-round.

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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