Falls of Hills Creek - A Hidden Treasure

Located in a narrow gorge in the Monongahela National Forest, off of the Highland Scenic Highway is the Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area. Inside this 114 acre area are 3 waterfalls. Lower Falls is 63 feet tall, making it the second tallest waterfall in West Virginia. Middle Falls is 45 feet tall and Upper Falls is 25 feet tall. The area is also a great place to view spring wildflowers - over 40 different species of wildflowers have been recorded in the area.

The three falls can be reached by a trail. The first part of the trail that leads to the Upper Falls is a gentle walk and is handicapped accessible. The trail leading to the Middle and Lower Falls is strenuous, consisting of stairs and boardwalks, and can be slippery. But from the pictures posted below, you can see that the view is indeed worth the walk.