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Nearby Parks:
Pricketts Fort State Park
Tygart Lake State Park
Watters Smith Memorial State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Once the site of a lumber and grist mill community, the scenic treasure of Valley Falls State Park is located only a short drive from Fairmont and Grafton. This 1,145 acre day use park hosts a variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, picnicing, whitewater rafting, and 18 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
The beauty of the park is enhanced by the spectacular series of foaming falls which were created by the dark, rushing waters of the Tygart Valley River and provides a boundary between Marion and Taylor counties. The prevalent rock formation known as Connoquenessing Sandstone, forms the cap of the falls over which the river plunges and swirls and appears both as ledges and huge room size boulders for over a mile down the narrow canyon floor. |
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| Trails: |
| Hiking Trails
Tygart Valley River Trail - .2 mile. Mostly level with one steep incline.
Rhododendron Trail - 3.2 miles. Moderately steep near end, otherwise relatively easy.
Deer Trail - 2.1 miles. About 50% nearly level with modest up hill grade.
Red Cardinal Trail - 2 miles. All down hill from park entrance.
Dogwood Trail - .8 mile. Steep from Rhododendron Trail, then leveling off.
Wild Turkey Trail - 1.2 miles. Extremely steep from either end, otherwise follows near level ridge.
Red Fox Trail - .8 mile. Steep grade from Deer Trail. |
| History of the Area: |
| Before Valley Falls became a state park, this section of the Tygart Valley River in the 1800s was a thriving railroad community and a popular recreation area. During this "boom" period, Valley Falls had a B&O Railroad Depot Station, grist mill, post office, sawmills, shops and a ferry. Between 1886 and 1888, a fire and flood swept through the community. Some repairs were made but the town never fully recovered. In 1964, the state park system acquired the falls and the surrounding land. This picturesque river gorge became Valley Falls State Park.
Today Valley Falls State Park is a place of scenic beauty and historical significance and has continued to grow in popularity with both local and out of state visitors. |
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| Area Accommodations |
|  | Gillum House Bed & Breakfast - Shinnston, WV
Come back to Granny's house where YOU are SPECIAL! Dietary needs accommodated. Children welcome. You choose breakfast time. Rail-trail 50 ft/Off-street parking for motorcycles/Overnight stabling.
Price Range: $70 - $80
Web Site: http://www.gillumhouse.com |
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| | B&Bs / Inns | | Gillum House Bed & Breakfast - Come back to Granny's house where YOU are SPECIAL! Dietary needs accommodated. Children welcome. You choose breakfast time. Rail-trail 50 ft/Off-street parking for motorcycles/Overnight stabling. |
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| Related Links: |
| Valley Falls State Park - Valley Falls State Park Overview. | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Upstream Flyfishing Shop
954 Maple Dr # 7
Morgantown, WV
(304) 599-4998
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa
1 Lakeview Dr
Morgantown, WV
(304) 594-1111
| Monongalia Lodge
264 High St
Morgantown, WV
(304) 296-7114
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| Directions: |
| From I-79, take Exit 137, then 310 south for 7 miles. Turn right at the Valley Falls State Park sign. Go two miles to the park entrance. |
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