Cathedral Falls (New River)

Cathedral Falls is a 60-foot waterfall on Cane Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia.  I am unsure of the landowner, but is publicly accessible.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Unknown
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 38.15401,-81.17997
Waterfall GPS: 38.15439,-81.17916

Directions:

From Fayetteville, head north on WV-16 for about 9 miles to US-60.  Turn left on US-60 west and drive 3.3 miles to the parking area for Cathedral Falls on the right.  It's a popular spot and parking is limited.

Map:

Hike Description:

A bridge crosses Cane Branch below some nice cascades.

A path across the bridge leads a hundred feet or so to the base of the waterfall.

It's a real beauty, but the lighting was poor when we visited.

Blog Entries:

25-May-2025: Hawks Nest Waterfalls

External Links:

WV Waterfall Trail website: https://wvtourism.com/company/cathedral-falls/