Meadow Fork Falls (New River)

Meadow Fork Falls is a small waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of Dunloup Creek, in Fayette County, West Virginia.  The waterfall is located in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
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.  There is no trail to the waterfall.
Trailhead GPS: 37.94373,-81.09108
Waterfall GPS: 37.94514,-81.09255

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 4.5 miles to a pull-off on the right just after the bridge over Meadow Fork.

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Hike Description:

Cross the street and pick up an old road just before the guard rail that follows Meadow Fork upstream.  It's overgrown but easy to follow.  In about 0.1 miles, get off the path and head down to the creek.

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