On a creek by the River Mersey a few hundred meters downstream from the famous D'Alton Falls, Cathedral Falls is a lesser-known and rarely visited waterfall. Mainly because it is not accessible by trail and visitors need to hike along the edge of a deep gorge. Cathedral Falls is one of the tallest and most beautiful waterfalls in West Virginia. The waterfall plunges steeply into a natural amphitheater. Certainly, the amphitheater is the reason the falls were given the name "Cathedral".

The water here is incredibly magical whether it's static or flowing through a stream. The sound of water flowing over the rocks can help you reconnect with nature and temporarily forget your worries. Moreover, hidden in a small canyon, Cathedral Falls is also a great place to take pictures. Cathedral Creek rushes over a moss-covered rock and over a 60-foot cliff in rainy weather in the winter and spring. It then empties into a tiny, milky pool. The waterfall is gone during the dry season, but the cathedral window structure and overhanging granite bluff are worth the quick journey at any time of year.

Visitation to this waterfall is extremely simple. About a mile east of Gauley Bridge, it is situated in a tiny wayside park along US 60. Although you can see the falls from the road and the parking lot, a short stroll near the falls will give you a better view of the entire falls.

In sum, Cathedral Falls:

• On a creek by the River Mersey a few hundred meters downstream from D'Alton Falls.
  
• One of the tallest and Most Beautiful Waterfalls in West Virginia.
• A great place to take pictures, and relax.

Blackwater Falls, a 57-foot-tall fall of amber water in Tucker County's Allegheny Mountains, is colored by the tannic acid of needles from red spruce and hemlock trees that have fallen to the ground. The falls are among the most popular picture locations in the state, along with a number of other park attractions including Elakala Falls, Lindy Point Lookout, and Pendleton Point. Visitors may use the observatory or stroll to the falls to take in the breathtaking sights at any time of year.

At the top of Blackwater Canyon, the Blackwater River's "Great Falls" plunge 62 feet (19 meters). The major ledge is composed of Connoquenessing sandstone of the Middle Pottsville Formation. The Blackwater Falls are usually described as the state's highest above-ground falls (although there are greater cave falls). Visitors can instantly recognize the falls through a stone highlight located near the center of the Falls that divides its waters into a distinctive volume. In winter, the falls often freeze completely. A wide trail descends about 320 feet (98 m) extending from the Falls parking lot to a wooden walkway. You can also see a steeper trail extending beyond the basin below the Falls.

In short, Blackwater Falls:

• A 57-foot-tall fall of amber water in Tucker County's Allegheny Mountains.
• Are among the most popular picture locations in the state.
• Visitors may use the observatory or stroll to the falls to take in the breathtaking sights at any time of year

Shays Run in West Virginia drops into Blackwater Canyon and creates a sequence of four waterfalls known as Elakala Falls. They are located in Blackwater Falls State Park. The first in a series of waterfalls is 35 feet (11 m) high. It is easily accessible from the park's trails. This is the second most famous waterfall in the park. From the main Elakala path, a bridge crosses the first waterfall's top such that it is accessible and simple to view. The remaining three waterfalls of the chain are more difficult to access and there is no officially marked trail leading to them. It is challenging to descend to the lower waterfalls of the range since the canyon in this area is about 200 feet deep.

In particular, the second waterfall is only 15 feet (4.6 m) high and is the smallest of the series, but it is still famous for its trail from the first. The third waterfall in the series is the tallest at 40 feet (12 m) but is particularly difficult to access. It has a trail but the terrain is very steep and rocky. Passing the second waterfall should only be considered for experienced hikers due to the risk of going down the canyon without a trail. The fourth and final waterfall of the chain is considered quite dangerous to approach, with no trail leading, and should not be experienced by inexperienced hikers.

Elakala Falls is quite popular with adventurers and photographers because of the easy access to the first waterfall as well as the relatively low profile of the rest of the waterfalls in the series.

To conclude, Elakala Falls:

• are located in Blackwater Falls State Park.
• a sequence of four waterfalls.
• is quite popular with adventurers and photographers.

As the largest waterfall on the New River, Sandstone Falls crosses the river which is 1500 feet wide with river levels ranging from 10 to 25 feet. Sandstone Falls is considered to mark the transition area of the New River from a wide river to a narrow mountain river that rumbles through a V-shaped gorge strewn with cobblestones. The falls become the dramatic starting line for the final flow of the New River through the New River Gorge to its confluence with the Gauley River to form the Kanawha River.

The Sandstone Falls got their name after the Moi River's strong currents eroded the softer cobblestone that lay beneath the harder sandstone. The cliffs of the falls and the massive boulders below were formed over time when the river washed away the clay underlying the harder sandstone. Still, in a dynamic geological environment, waterfalls are like sluggish yet steady waterfalls that are gradually moving upstream.

The New River's spectacular change from a large mountain stream into a roaring white water canyon may be seen on a trip to Sandstone Falls, where you can also enjoy beautiful waterfalls and a unique picturesque riverside drive.

In sum, Sandstone Falls:

• was the largest waterfall on the New River.
• crosses a 1500-foot-wide river with river levels ranging from 10 to 25 feet.
• got their name after the Moi River's strong currents.

A 60-foot waterfall called Douglas Falls may be found in West Virginia, in the United States. It is located in the Big Ivy region of the Pisgah National Forest on a branch of Waterfall Creek that empties into the Ivy River. According to legend, William O. Douglas, a Supreme Court Justice and the author of "Of Men and Mountains: The Classic Memoir of Wilderness Adventure," was the inspiration for the naming of Douglas Falls.

This waterfall scene is considered a dream scene for photographers. The 35-foot stream empties into a lake below, where the rocks are orange-tinted from coal mining that has leaked acid into the water. The orange rocks make the emerald water even more attractive. Hence, there is no denying that Douglas Falls is considered one of the Most Beautiful Waterfalls in West Virginia and a great place to visit on a sunny day. The scenery around the falls is beautiful, especially when the sun shines on the puddle below the falls. It definitely brings a relaxing experience to visitors when coming to this place.

To conclude, Douglas Falls:

• was a 60-foot waterfall, fewer than 20 minutes from Blackwater Falls State Park.
• was named for William O. Douglas, a Supreme Court Justice.
• was a great place to visit on a sunny day.

Some of the most serenely gorgeous waterfalls in the country may be found in West Virginia, east of the city of Richwood, at the Falls of Hills Creek. Originating in the Allegheny Mountains in eastern West Virginia, the falls attract thousands of tourists each year and are one of the most visited scenic spots in the 921,000-acre Monongahela National Forest.

Falls of Hills Creek is considered the sparkling jewel in the crown of Monongahela National Forest. This 114-acre waterfall, just south of Highway 39, about 5 miles west of the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, is marked by the sign "Monongahela National Forest Recreation". A series of three falls that are 20 feet, 45 feet, and 65 feet high, making this waterfall one of West Virginia's tallest.

Hills Creek has been recognized by the US Department of Natural Resources as the cleanest freshwater stream in West Virginia. Isolation and being far from developed land make this waterfall an outstanding natural wonder right in the heart of the state.

In sum, Falls of Hill Creek:

• Located inside the boundaries of the Monongahela National Forest.
• Have been a popular travel destination for many thousands of tourists each year.

Located at a height of more than 2,800 feet above sea level, High Falls of the Cheat is one of the most stunning and tallest waterfalls in the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia. High Falls of the Cheat roared fiercely from the mountainside, plunging down a 150-foot-wide 18-foot-tall horseshoe bend and into a lake of crystal water before plunging down the mountain to form the serene and leisurely Cheat River.

Because of such a height, for many years, people could only access the High Falls by trail. The path, built and maintained by the United States Forest Service, climbs through old-growth forests and towering hemlock groves, winding through the saddle on Mount Shavers. This is a beautiful hike in the backcountry of Monongahela National Forest that many people do not know about.

There are multiple entrances to the High Falls of Cheat trail leading the falls. One of them is walking along the West Fork Rail Trail in Glady, West Virginia, or another trailhead located just 4 miles south of Glady, on Forest Road 44. On most trails, the hike is about 7 miles long. Therefore, this is considered a great route for backpacking and overnight camping by rushing waterfalls.

In short, High Falls of Cheat:

• Located at a height of more than 2,800 feet above sea level in the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia.
• Features a horseshoe shape over 150 feet wide and drops 18 feet into a large lake below.
• There are multiple entrances to the High Falls of Cheat trail leading the falls.