VALLEY FALLS STATE PARK

'Valley Falls State Park' is a 1,145-acre (4.63 km²) day use facility sited along both banks of the Tygart Valley River. The park is located about 7 miles (11 km) south of exit 187 of I-79, near Fairmont, West Virginia.
The park's main feature is a half-mile long set of waterfalls that separate Marion and Taylor County, West Virginia. The park and river provide a popular and risky kayaking run.^[1]
The park was once a popular swimming area but because of numerous drownings swimming has been banned since the early 1980's however it is not uncommon on a hot summer day to see numerous sunbathers relaxing on the large flat rocks that cover the area near the river.
In the 19th century a small community thrived along the river at the current state park's location. The ruins of a sawmill and a gristmill are still visible along the river.

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Features

★ Hiking trails

★ Playground

★ Picnic area

★ Volleyball court

★ Fishing

★ Kayaking

See also

★ List of West Virginia state parks

★ state park

Reference

1. ''In Life and Death, a Reminder of Whitewater's Power'', Washington Post, July 31, 2005, Page E03, accessed September 6, 2005.

External links

★ Official site