Description:
The falls are some of the last water left in the state when there are drought conditions. This spot includes a waterfall and rapids just downstream-class IV (V). Park and drop or run the 1 mile section at the falls state park. You can do the shuttle on the map with a vehicle or just walk back up the rivers edge.
Please Note: anyone hoping to paddle around Valley Falls must sign in at the superintendent's office before putting on the water. Stop on your way in at the entrance to do so.
Directions:
Valley Falls State Park is south of Fairmont, WV (Google directions below)
Activities:
Whitewater, Swimming Hole, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Address:
Valley Falls State Park, Rt. 6 Box 244, Fairmont, WV 26273
Phone/Email:
(304) 367-2719
Web resources:
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/2453/
ORC Resources:
Book – “A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia”