Turkey Creek Falls (Hawks Nest)

Turkey Creek Falls is a stairstep waterfall on its namesake in Fayette County, West Virginia.  The waterfall is located in Hawks Nest State Park.

Hike Length: 0.6 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Hawks Nest State Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.  There is no path down to the base and it is steep and slippery getting down.
Trailhead GPS: 38.12287,-81.12792
Waterfall GPS: 38.12351,-81.12973

Directions:

From Fayetteville, head north on WV-16 for about 9 miles to US-60.  Turn right on US-60 east and drive 2.5 miles to Hawks Nest Parking on the right opposite the gift shop.

Map:

Hike Description: 

Cliffside Trail starts at the northwest corner of the parking lot and descends steeply via switchbacks to Turkey Creek just below the road.  In just over a quarter-mile, the waterfall is visible from the trail, but the view is not great.

There's no path down and it is steep and overgrown to get down to creek level.

Blog Entries:

25-May-2025: Hawks Nest Waterfalls

External Links:

WV State Parks website: https://wvstateparks.com/park/hawks-nest-state-park/

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