Cathedral Falls — Attraction in Gauley Bridge

Cathedral Falls-- or better known as "my happy place" is truly a slice of hidden magic! You can always anticipate the flow of the water fall by the rain from the previous few days. Today it was just a slight trickle, and if you braved the November chill, you would walk ankle deep all the way to the falls. When the falls are running good, there are several natural pools that form which are great to splash and play in- most only get 2 or 3 feet deep at most. If the water isn't your thing, grab a book and soak up the sun on one of several large flat rocks. There are a few tables and benches for a picnic, but without bathrooms it's not ideal. The good news is that bathrooms are only a few minutes away- the Glenn Farris Inn is usually our stop and we grab a dessert! As for the parking and accessibility- it's not ideal. The parking lot fills fast during the summer and after heavy rain falls, and there is little room for RVs to maneuver. For accessibility, there is a wooden bridge which can be used to see the falls, but the rest is all a sloped dirt path or walking the rock creek bed. The last thing to note is that as popular as it can be-- it's still nature. This is the 3rd time I've seen a snake here, so be mindful of your step and kids. I overlooked the little 'nope rope' until someone actually pointed him out to me (and apparently 45° November cold is still a good time...

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Cathedral Falls is a beautiful 60+ foot waterfall on Cane Branch. It cascades down a narrow canyon and lands right beside US Rt 60. This creek begins on Gauley Mountain and makes a short but exciting trip to the New River. It actually drops nearly 100 feet over a series of Upper Nuttall sandstone ledges, but the final 60 feet of drops are the ones you can see from the roadside park. Cathedral Falls is located just off of US Rt. 60 about a mile east of the town of Gauley Bridge. This is the Scenic Byway that travels from Charleston to the West Virginia state line east of White Sulphur Springs.

The trip is approximately 40 minutes from Charleston going east on Rt. 60 or 20 minutes from Ansted going west on Rt 60. If you are coming from Fayetteville, take Rt. 16 west to route 60. This trip will take about 20 minutes. For the technology junkies who love to use GPS, the coordinates for Cathedral Falls are 38.15444N by 81.1788W.

No matter why you go, just remember to take time to enjoy the beauty that is southern West...

Cathedral Falls is a 60-foot waterfall located in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the park, and for good reason. The falls are simply stunning, and they offer visitors a variety of ways to enjoy the beauty of nature.

One of the best things about Cathedral Falls is that it is easily accessible. The falls are located just off of Highway 60, and there is a small parking lot located right next to them. From the parking lot, it is just a short walk to the base of the falls.

The falls are located in a deep gorge, and the water cascades down a series of rocky ledges. The surrounding area is lush and green, and the falls are surrounded by trees and ferns. The sound of the rushing water is incredibly peaceful, and the falls are a great place to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of...