Waterfall Hero Hikes: Brooks Falls (New River)

Brooks Falls is a 2 to 4 foot waterfall on New River in Raleigh and Summers County. The waterfall is located in New River Gorge National River.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: New River Gorge National River
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The river current is very strong here, don't try to go out in the river.
Trailhead GPS: 37.71724,-80.89302
Waterfall GPS: 37.71948,-80.89269

Directions:

From Beckley, head east on I-64 for about 15 miles and take exit 139 towards Hinton. Turn left on WV-20 and drive 10.3 miles to Hinton. Turn right to stay on WV-20 and cross New River on a bridge. Across the bridge, turn right on New River Road and drive 3.9 miles to Brooks Falls Picnic Area on the right.

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Hike Description:

There is a viewing platform at the north end of the parking area to see Brooks Falls. It's not very high, but river wide and the power of the waterfall is impressive.