Waterfall Hero Hikes: Babydog Falls (Babcock)

Babydog Falls, also called Sugar Camp Run Falls, is a seasonal waterfall on a tributary of Glade Greek in Fayette County, West Virginia. The waterfall is located in Babcock State Park.

Hike Length: 1.6 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Babcock State Park
Trail Users: Hiking and biking
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1+)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 37.97950,-80.94632
Waterfall GPS: 37.98616,-80.95118

Directions:

From Fayetteville, head north on US-19 for about 7 miles and bear right for US-60. Turn left on US-60 east and go 9.5 miles then turn right on WV-41 south. Go 3.7 miles and turn right to enter the park. Continue 0.6 miles to the parking at the grist mill.

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Hike Description:

Cross the bridge at the grist mill and turn right on Old Sewell Road. Note that this road is only open to vehicles for cabin guests; hikers should park at the grist mill. Follow the road about 3/4 mile to the gate. The waterfall is just past the gate.

Note the sign at the waterfall calls this Sugar Camp Run Falls, but is not on Sugar Camp Run and there is a waterfall on Sugar Camp Run, so I'm calling this one Babydog Falls.