Dunloup Creek Falls is a roughly 20-foot cascade over a sandstone ledge near the historic mining town of Thurmond, one of the few West Virginia waterfalls located beneath a railroad trestle. It sits directly beside the road into Thurmond and requires essentially no hiking to view.
At 20 ft, it stands above roughly 12% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Its water comes from Dunloup Creek. You'll find it in Fayette, West Virginia. It is protected within National Park Service (New River Gorge National Park and Preserve).
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. Because it sits right off the road, it makes an easy stop on a longer trip and works for visitors with limited time or mobility. Base a visit out of Thurmond, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
