Monongahela National Forest
'Cranberry Glades'website

Monongahela National Forest
'Cranberry Glades'website

Monongahela National Forest
'Cranberry Glades'website

Monongahela National Forest
'Cranberry Glades'website

Monongahela National Forest
'Cranberry Glades'website

Monongahela National Forest
'Falls of Hills Creek' © Karma Effect Photographix/Tori Buck-Photographer
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Tucked away in a narrow gorge just off the Highland Scenic Highway is a hidden treasure known as the Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area. This popular 114 acre area contains three waterfalls - 25 feet, 45 feet, and 63 feet. The lower falls, at 63 feet is the second highest waterfall in West Virginia. A three quarter mile trail leads visitors to spectacular views of the three waterfalls as Hills Creek descends 220 feet between the upper and lower falls. The first 1700 feet of trail is a paved, wheelchair accessible path to the upper falls viewing platform. The remainder of the trail is more strenuous with stairways and boardwalks leading to the lower falls. The complete trip takes about an hour, or longer, if you want to rest often or just enjoy the scenic beauty.

Monongahela National Forest
'Falls of Hills Creek Lower' © Karma Effect Photographix
Jason Vickers
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Tucked away in a narrow gorge just off the Highland Scenic Highway in West Virginia is a hidden treasure known as the Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area. This popular 114 acre area contains three waterfalls 25 feet, 45 feet, and 63 feet. The lower falls, at 63 feet is the second highest waterfall in West Virginia.

Monongahela National Forest
'Falls of Hills Creek' © Karma Effect Photographix
Jason Vickers
website
Tucked away in a narrow gorge just off the Highland Scenic Highway in West Virginia is a hidden treasure known as the Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area. This popular 114 acre area contains three waterfalls 25 feet, 45 feet, and 63 feet. The lower falls, at 63 feet is the second highest waterfall in West Virginia.

Monongahela National Forest
'Falls of Hills Creek Middle Falls' © Karma Effect Photographix
Jason Vickers
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Tucked away in a narrow gorge just off the Highland Scenic Highway in West Virginia is a hidden treasure known as the Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area. This popular 114 acre area contains three waterfalls 25 feet, 45 feet, and 63 feet. The lower falls, at 63 feet is the second highest waterfall in West Virginia.

Recreation ranges from self reliant treks in the wildernesses and backcountry areas to the challenges of mountain climbing to traditional developed site camping. There are 23 campgrounds, 17 picnic areas, and 500 plus miles of hiking trails. The extensive backwoods road and trail system is used for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. There are many miles of railroad grades that are a link in the recreation use of the Forest. The longest is the Glady to Durbin West Fork Railroad Trail which is 23 miles long. Hunting, trapping, fishing, and wildlife viewing are popular uses.