A 60-foot accessible roadside waterfall in a natural amphitheater with a paved path, near New River Gorge.
No entrance fee (NPS)
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Cathedral Falls is formed by Cane Creek as it drops 60 feet into a natural stone amphitheater in New River Gorge National Park. The falls is accessible via a paved path leading to a bridge viewpoint, making it wheelchair-accessible and suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
A separate dirt trail offers a closer, non-paved approach to the falls, but this route is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs are allowed on-leash, and there is no entrance fee to access this NPS site. The reliable water flow means the falls is worth visiting at any season.
This is a relatively low-effort destination ideal for families and visitors seeking accessible waterfall viewing without extensive hiking. The natural amphitheater creates an impressive backdrop for photography.
Year-round; the falls flow consistently throughout the seasons.
Wheelchair accessible via a paved path to a bridge; a closer dirt trail option is not accessible.
Kanawha Falls, located on the same NPS waterfall tour route.
No entrance fee (NPS)
It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
We track 8 waterfalls in New River Gorge, 3 of which are roadside like this one.
There are 6 other waterfalls we track in Fayette County. All New River Gorge waterfalls →
nps.gov
NPS 'places' page, checked Sept 2026; no closure noted. NPS: Cane Creek drops 60 ft into a natural amphitheater; paved path to a bridge is accessible, closer dirt trail is not.
Checked September 2026.