Butcher Branch Falls

Butcher Branch Falls

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New River Gorge Waterfall Tour Stop 4:

Butcher Branch Falls is created from a small creek flowing down tiered sandstone in multiple cascades. This falls is rainfall dependent and may not be flowing in drier weather. Hiking is required to reach this falls; Butcher Branch Falls is not accessible.

Directions:

Butcher Branch Falls is located on the Butcher Branch Trail which starts from the Kaymoor Top Trailhead.

If Following Waterfall Tour from Wolf Creek Falls: Return to Fayette Station Road and continue on the one-way road until it intersects with US-19. Turn right onto US-19 then turn left onto WV-16 at the traffic signal. Continue 0.7 miles through the town of Fayetteville. Turn left onto Gatewood Rd. Follow Gatewood Rd 1.9 miles and take a left onto Kaymoor Rd following signs for Kaymoor Top. Continue for 0.6 miles until the road comes to a T. Take a left to reach the trailhead parking lot.

From Canyon Rim Visitor Center: From the parking lot, head back to US-19 and take a left to head south. Continue across the bridge and take a left onto WV-16. Continue 0.7 miles through the town of Fayetteville. Turn left onto Gatewood Rd. Follow Gatewood Rd 1.9 miles and take a left onto Kaymoor Rd following signs for Kaymoor Top. Continue for 0.6 miles until the road comes to a T and take a left to reach the trailhead parking lot.

To Hike to the Falls: The path to the falls has steep, rocky switchbacks that may be slick when wet. Good shoes are recommended and hiking poles may be useful. From the trailhead, hike 0.3 miles on the Butcher Branch Trail. At the Climbing Access sign, follow the access trail along the sandstone cliff for 0.15 miles.