Dunloup Falls (New River)

Dunloup Falls is a 20-foot waterfall on Dunloup Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia.  The waterfall is located in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 37.93811,-81.09809 
Waterfall GPS: 37.93803,-81.09774

Directions:

From Fayetteville, head south on US-19 for about 8 miles and turn left on WV-16/WV-61 south.  Go 1.5 miles and turn left on Red Star Shortcut Road.  In 0.6 miles, turn left on on Thurmond Road and follow this road for 4 miles to a pull-off on the right.

Map:

Hike Description:

The waterfall is visible from the small parking area, minimal walking is required.

You can scramble down the bank a little ways for a nice view.  It's not big, but photogenic and very easy to visit.

Here's a video of the falls.

Blog Entries:

25-May-2025: Hawks Nest Waterfalls

External Links:

National Park Service website: https://www.nps.gov/places/dunloup-falls.htm

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