About
Length (round trip)0.5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain20 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadRiver Road, Sandstone
SurfaceBoardwalk, wheelchair accessible
Best seasonSpring for waterfalls and wildflowers, mid-October for fall colour. Bridge Day, the third Saturday in October, closes the bridge to traffic.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌊 River or creek

Labeled (3) on the Sandstone Brooks Area Trails map Length 0.2 miles/0.32 km (One-way) Difficulty Easy Trail type Hiking and accessible Trail Description Sandstone Falls is a sight that should not be missed. This is the largest waterfall on the New River spanning 1500 feet across. Divided by islands, the falls drop from 10 to 25 feet. A 0.25 mile, handicapped accessible boardwalk crosses two bridges leading to islands and observation decks offering fantastic views of the falls and access to fishing areas. The boardwalk passes through the Appalachian riverside flatrock community, which contains a rare assemblage of plants found in only a few places along several high-energy Appalachian rivers. The flatrock community contains many plants that grow nowhere else in New River Gorge. To reach trailhead Follow River Road (WV Route 26) from the west end of the WV Route 20 bridge in Hinton. Follow this narrow road along the river for nine miles to Sandstone Falls. The unpaved parking area will be on your right. River Road is single lane in places; please drive slowly and use extra caution.

Tips
Wheelchair accessible the whole way, over a series of islands. The falls are only 10 to 25 feet high but span the entire river. River Road to reach it is narrow and winding.
Location

River Road, Sandstone

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