Valley Falls
- Hike
- 0.2 mi round trip
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Valley Falls is a waterfall on Tygart Valley River in Taylor County, West Virginia. Reaching it is a 0.2 mi hike round trip. Flow season is not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Swimming and wading are not allowed at Valley Falls State Park; whitewater kayaking requires your own craft and safety gear. As of September 30, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Series of four roughly 10-foot cascades on dark sandstone along the Tygart Valley River within the 1,145-acre park. |
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Access
| Hike | 0.2 mi round trip |
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| Road | Paved |
| Road note | 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont WV; short walk from the main lot to the first Tygart River cascades. |
| Parking | Main day-use parking near the falls and picnic areas. |
| Fee | Free (no entrance fee) |
| Hours | 7:00 a.m. to sunset daily |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Park access roads may close during severe winter weather. |
| Managed by | West Virginia State Parks (Valley Falls State Park) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
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| Note | Four distinct falls along a half-mile stretch of the Tygart Valley River; picnic tables in day-use areas. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Valley Falls open?
Swimming and wading are not allowed at Valley Falls State Park; whitewater kayaking requires your own craft and safety gear. As of September 30, 2026. Seasonal closure: Park access roads may close during severe winter weather. Hours: 7:00 a.m. to sunset daily.
How long is the hike to Valley Falls?
It's a 0.2 mi hike round trip. The road in is paved. 720 Valley Falls Road, Fairmont WV; short walk from the main lot to the first Tygart River cascades. Parking: Main day-use parking near the falls and picnic areas.
Do you need a reservation for Valley Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Valley Falls?
Yes. Free (no entrance fee).
When is Valley Falls flowing?
Series of four roughly 10-foot cascades on dark sandstone along the Tygart Valley River within the 1,145-acre park.
What facilities are at Valley Falls?
Picnic sites. Four distinct falls along a half-mile stretch of the Tygart Valley River; picnic tables in day-use areas.
What are the rules at Valley Falls?
Dogs are allowed.
Nearby
Nearby
Sources
3
- https://wvstateparks.com/parks/valley-falls-state-park/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / access.hours / access.fee / access.parking / waterbodyName / amenities, waterfall.flowNote, rules.dogs, access.seasonalClosure)
- https://wvstateparks.com/parks/valley-falls-state-park/activities/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs hazardNote)
- https://wvstateparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ValleyFallsStateParkMap.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceMi)
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