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

Valley Falls

Near Fairmont, West Virginia

Height15 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring

Valley Falls is a 15-ft waterfall near Fairmont, West Virginia, with short walk access (0.5 mi round trip). wide ledge falls on the Tygart Valley River in a quiet state park. 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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