The Top 5 Waterfalls in Monongahela National Forest
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 5
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Monongahela National Forest. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Monongahela National Forest. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: November 2, 2025
Blackwater Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Blackwater Falls gives this state park its name, and a visit to the cascade makes it clear why the waterfall is the centerpiece of the property. There are a couple …
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Elakala Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
A series of waterfalls within Shays Run. A bridge crosses the top of the first waterfall, making it the most easily viewed. The additional waterfalls are off trail and require visitors to descend along the watercourse.
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Blackwater Falls State Park
Highlight • Waterfall
Blackwater Falls State Park, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, covers 2,358 acres and features scenic trails, dense forests, and beautiful waterfalls. The park's highlight is the 57-foot Blackwater Falls, known …
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Dry Fork of the Cheat
Highlight (Segment) • River
The Dry Fork of the Cheat River along Gladwin Road is a beautiful and popular spot for camping and swimming and paddling. Surrounded by the magnificence of West Virginia’s wilderness, …
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Waterfall Campsite
Highlight • Waterfall
Just opposite the waterfall is a small campsite, which fits about three to four tents plus a few hammocks.
Great location with easy access to the stream, a large campfire …
Great location with easy access to the stream, a large campfire …
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