Falls of Hills Creek

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.