Waterfall Hero Hikes: Sugar Camp Run Falls (Babcock)

Sugar Camp Run Falls is a seasonal waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of Manns Greek in Fayette County, West Virginia. The waterfall is located in Babcock State Park.

Hike Length: 3.2 miles
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Babcock State Park
Trail Users: Hiking and biking
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (2+)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 37.97950,-80.94632
Waterfall GPS: 37.98898,-80.96318

Directions:

From Fayetteville, head north on US-19 for about 7 miles and bear right for US-60. Turn left on US-60 east and go 9.5 miles then turn right on WV-41 south. Go 3.7 miles and turn right to enter the park. Continue 0.6 miles to the parking at the grist mill.

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Hike Description:

Cross the bridge at the grist mill and turn right on Old Sewell Road. Note that this road is only open to vehicles for cabin guests; hikers should park at the grist mill. Follow the road about 3/4 mile to the gate. Babydog Falls is just past the gate; this is signed as Sugar Camp Run Falls, but is not on Sugar Camp Run.

Continue on the trail for a total of 1.6 miles to where Narrow Gauge Trail intersects and the trail crosses Sugar Camp Run on a bridge. The waterfall is immediately upstream.