Falls of Hills Creek
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| Type: | Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total): | 1.5 miles / 2.4 km |
| Elevation Gain: | 250 feet / 76 meters |
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| Hiking Season: | - All Year Long |
| Things To See: | - Streams - Waterfalls - Woods |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Rating: | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
| Nearby Town: | Richwood, West Virginia, United States |
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Easy to Moderate Trail.
It is short (3/4 mile, one way), and mostly boarded, but has lots of steps on the path making it a little "steeper". Downhill on way out, return trip is up the stairs. There are lots of resting spots, take your time and enjoy.
Also, The first falls is handicap accessible...a rare treat.
There are 3 waterfalls total. They get better as you go in, so I suggest the full route. 2nd and 3rd (Middle and Lower) falls both provide GREAT photo opportunities WITHOUT leaving the trail. The first (Upper) is a "save your film"...on or off the trail, there's no good angle
Open all year. Personally, I think my favorite season is winter, with the icicles around the falls. Late summer with the green is nice too.