A strenuous 0.6-mile hike to a waterfall above the Blue Jay Campground in Camp Creek State Park.
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Mash Fork Falls is reached via a strenuous 0.6-mile dedicated trail within Camp Creek State Park and Forest. To reach the trailhead, hikers must first walk 0.8 miles on the Farley Ridge Trail from the playground/basketball court parking area, making this a more demanding overall experience than the marked trail distance suggests.
Dogs are welcome on-leash as part of the park’s general pet policy, and there is no entrance fee. The strenuous difficulty rating makes this hike best suited for experienced hikers in good physical condition.
The location above the Blue Jay Campground provides scenic views and a sense of remoteness, rewarding the effort required to reach this falls. This hike pairs well with easier options at the same park for visitors seeking varied difficulty levels.
Year-round; consistent water flow in the region.
Not ideal for beginners or those seeking an easy walk; the strenuous difficulty rating makes it suitable only for experienced hikers.
Campbell Falls, an easier walk at the same 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.
Via a 0.6-mile round-trip trail rated strenuous by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
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WV State Parks official trails page, checked Sept 2026: Mash Fork Falls Trail listed as 0.6 mi, 'Difficult,' reached via a 0.8-mile approach on the Farley Ridge Trail from the playground/basketball court parking area. No closure noted.
Checked September 2026.