Brush Creek Falls
Athens, West Virginia
| Address: | Brush Creek Falls, Athens, WV 24712, USA |
| GPS: |
37°28'0.3"N 81°3'36.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | West Virginia |
State Park
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Brush Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Brush Creek Nature Preserve. This is a popular location for photographers and nature lovers, as the waterfall makes a perfect backdrop for a gorgeous long-exposure photo. The large trees surrounding the waterfall provide shade, and block out all the noise from the outside world. The hike to the waterfall itself is very short, not even a full mile, making this a great place for you if you are looking to get a small amount of exercise or take your small children on a nice nature walk. Brush Creek is open all year long but the waterfall is at its most powerful after rainstorms due to larger amounts of water. You can play in the water that the falls drains into, however the water isn't deep enough to do any real swimming.
Unfortunately the downside of this spot, is that it is also a popular party spot and can be littered with trash (mostly beer cans).
Many other falls surround Brush Creek. Mash Fork Falls, Campbell Falls, and others are all near here, and most have short hikes as well.
More Information
Brush Creek Falls
Brush Creek Falls is located in the Brush Creek Nature Preserve, an 124 acre area by the confluence of Brush Creek and the Bluestone River.
https://gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/brushcreek.shtmlBrush Creek Preserve and Falls
Open year-round, this preserve is near Brush Creek Falls, a popular spot for photographers and nature lovers. From the Athens Exit (#14) of I-77 turn east on County Route 7 (Mercer Springs Road). In .1 mile turn left on County Route 14 (Ead’s Mill Road). Go 3.3 miles and turn right on County Route 3 (Brush Creek Falls Road). At .3 mile cross the bridge and park at the shelter. Walk the trail down the east side of the creek for .25 mile to reach the falls and Nature Conservancy Preserve.
https://wvtourism.com/company/brush-creek-preserve-falls/
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Athens, West Virginia
- Head east toward Vermillion St (476 ft)
- Turn left onto Vermillion St (197 ft)
- Turn right onto WV-20 N/
N State St Continue to follow WV-20 N(2.7 mi) - Turn left onto Brush Creek Falls Rd (3.7 mi)
From the Athens Exit (#14) of I-77 turn east on County Route 7 (Mercer Springs Road). In .1 mile turn left on County Route 14 (Ead’s Mill Road). Go 3.3 miles and turn right on County Route 3 (Brush Creek Falls Road). At .3 mile cross the bridge and park at the shelter. Walk the trail down the east side of the creek for .25 mile to reach the falls and Nature Conservancy Preserve.Courtesy of wvtourism.com
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