Cabin Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall | West Virginia
1 mi loop
Cabin Creek Falls Hike at a Glance
The Cabin Creek Falls hike via the Falls Trail is 1 mi loop.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 2,010 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Falls Trail |
| Distance | 1 mi loop |
Your time: about 20 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 25 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 190 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1 mi distance for this hike is verified (wvstateparks.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Cabin Creek Falls
Cabin Creek Falls is a waterfall in West Virginia, on land managed by Twin Falls Resort State Park (West Virginia State Parks).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Falls Trail: 1 miles as a loop, from Falls Trail parking area. Distance from wvstateparks.com.
Before You Go
- The waterfalls are seasonal and tend to dry up in the summer, so it is best to view them later in the year. (wvstateparks.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Twin Falls Resort State Park (West Virginia State Parks) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Cabin Creek Falls?
The Falls Trail to Cabin Creek Falls is 1 miles as a loop.
Where does the Cabin Creek Falls hike start?
It starts from Falls Trail parking area.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Cabin Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- wvstateparks.com
- Distance
- wvstateparks.com
- Falls location
- gowaterfalling.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.