Sandstone Falls
Approximately 10 miles from Hinton, WV and down amazing
scenic roads is where the Sandstone Falls are located. These falls are the most prevalent waterfalls
found on the New River and span over 1500 feet wide and descend around 10 to 25
feet. The wearing away of the soft
conglomerate rock layer below the sandstone layers is how the falls were fashioned. The falls were named after the sandstone and
are surrounded by huge boulders in the New River Gorge.
There are several places to take in the scenic view of the
falls. You can take the road from Hinton
directly to the falls. Along I-64 and
off exit 139 is the Sandstone Visitor Center.
This place has many exhibits and information on the falls, cultural
history of the river and surrounding areas.
On the other side of the river along Route 20 there are a couple of
scenic overlooks for you to stop at.
These provide you with breathtaking views and lots of photo opts.
Sharon wanted me to see the falls up close and
personal. Just passed the parking lot is
a sign with a little history about the falls and a wood bridge which takes you
over the river and gives you a great view of the descending waters. The path winds around throughout the
surrounding woods and takes you to another bridge. We saw some men relaxing and fishing near the
falls. The Sandstone Falls are
definitely a place for you to visit if you are ever in West Virginia.
For more photos on the falls, check my Julie Ferguson Designs blog.
Looks a really nice place
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