A 45-foot waterfall passed at the 1.2-mile mark on the County Line Trail, a scenic moderate hike through Pipestem Resort State Park.
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Indian Branch Falls drops 45 feet along the County Line Trail at Pipestem Resort State Park near Hinton. The trail begins at the park’s Nature Center and passes the falls at approximately the 1.2-mile mark, continuing onward toward the River Trail. At 1.9 miles total with moderate difficulty, the County Line Trail offers a scenic route through the park.
Dogs are welcome on-leash as part of the park’s general pet policy, and there is no entrance fee. The point-to-point layout of the trail means round-trip distance depends on your specific route and return method.
The falls is situated in a scenic area near the county line, making it a notable landmark along a popular park trail. The consistent water flow makes this a reliable destination year-round, and the moderate difficulty makes it suitable for most hikers.
Year-round; water flow is consistent in the region.
Brush Creek Falls, another waterfall at the same state park.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
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wvstateparks.com
WV State Parks official waterfalls page and trails page, checked Sept 2026; no closure noted. County Line Trail (1.9 mi, moderate) begins at the Nature Center and passes Indian Branch Falls at the 1.2-mile mark before continuing to the River Trail (not a simple out-and-back loop), so round-trip distance is left null.
Checked September 2026.