Valley Falls State Park

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One of the falls on the Tygart Valley River.
One of the falls on the Tygart Valley River.

Valley Falls State Park is a 1,145-acre (4.63 km²) day use facility sited along both banks of the Tygart Valley River. The park is located about 7 miles (11 km) south of exit 187 of I-79, near Fairmont, West Virginia.

The park's main feature is a half-mile long set of waterfalls that separate Marion and Taylor County, West Virginia. The park and river provide a popular and risky kayaking run.[1]

The park was once a popular swimming area but because of numerous drownings swimming has been banned since the early 1980s however it is not uncommon on a hot summer day to see numerous sunbathers relaxing on the large flat rocks that cover the area near the river.

In the 19th century a small community thrived along the river at the current state park's location. The ruins of a sawmill and a gristmill are still visible along the river.

Contents

  • Hiking trails
  • Playground
  • Picnic area
  • Volleyball court
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking

  1. ^ In Life and Death, a Reminder of Whitewater's Power, Washington Post, July 31, 2005, Page E03, accessed September 6, 2005.

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