Waterfall Hero Hikes: Marsh Fork Falls & Black Fork Falls (Twin Falls)

Marsh Fork Falls and Black Fork Falls are two waterfalls collectively referred to as Twin Falls in Wyoming County. The waterfalls are located in Twin Falls Resort State Park.

Hike Length: 1 mile
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Twin Falls Resort State Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (2)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 37.62113,-81.45705
Waterfall GPS: 37.61990,-81.45617 (Marsh Fork Falls), 37.61852,-81.44933 (Black Fork Falls)

Directions:

From Beckley, head south on WV-16 for about 5 miles and bear left on WV-121 west. In 4.3 miles, turn right on Slab Fork Road and drive 2.1 miles. Turn left on WV-97 and go 5.8 miles, turning right to stay on WV-97. Go 5.4 miles more and turn left on Cabin Creek Road to enter the park. Go 1 mile and bear right on the park road to Falls Trailhead. There is parking in 0.3 miles at the end of this road.

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Hike Description:

From the parking area, the Falls Trail is initially paved and leads a quarter mile to Marsh Fork Falls.

A steep scramble path leads to the base, but the view from the trail is good.

Right after Marsh Fork Falls, the trail splits. Going right, the trail follows Marsh Fork downstream a bit, then turns left to follow Black Fork upstream and passes the falls in a half mile. An obvious path leads down to the base.