High Falls - Hike and Swim near Elkins West, Virginia
High Falls Trail, Elkins, WV 26241, USA,Elkins West,Virginia
38.74926102221188, -79.75347720383498
13.2 miles S of Elkins West, Virginia
Address: High Falls Trail, Elkins, WV 26241, USA
GPS: 38°44'57.3"N 79°45'12.5"W
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State: Virginia

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High falls is a beautiful waterfall located in West Virginia, and is a popular hike with a spectacular location. The hike is about 7 and a half miles long and takes a little over 4 hours. The trail is also a great place for mountain biking, and is marked as moderate for both hiking and biking. Some people like to backpack and camp near the waterfall overnight, but it isn't an amazing place to camp because your sleep will be disrupted consistently by passing trains. If you want to see the waterfall and swim there but don't want to hike, you can take the train in Bemis. It costs about 10 dollars for a round trip to and from Bemis to High Falls and the journey has one small stop in the middle for about 45 minutes. Many tourists choose to hike and take the train as this is a popular location. The best part about the hike is that you can cool off in the water below the waterfall and have a relaxing swim. This would be a great place for you if you like to get up early in the morning, hike, swim and eat lunch before hiking back down. 

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
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From Elkins West, Virginia

  1. Head north on Henry Ave toward Randolph Ave/Seneca Trail (72 ft)
  2. Turn right onto Randolph Ave/Seneca Trail
    Pass by Hardee's (on the left in 0.4 mi)
    (0.7 mi)
  3. Turn left onto US-33 E (12.0 mi)
  4. Turn right onto Glady Road (9.4 mi)
  5. Turn left onto Bemis Rd (0.2 mi)
  6. Turn right onto Beulah Rd (2.9 mi)
  7. Continue onto Pub Rd 44 (413 ft)
  8. Pub Rd 44 turns slightly right and becomes Forest Rd 44 (1.0 mi)
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