Falls of Seneca
West Virginia · height not recorded · Monongahela National Forest - Canaan Mountain · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Falls of Seneca is a waterfall in Pendleton County, West Virginia. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls of Seneca (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Small waterfall | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Falls of Seneca Creek | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| High Falls | 16 mi | 20 ft | — | — | — |
| Elakala Falls | 20 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Blackwater Falls | 20 mi | 62 ft | — | Y | Free |
Questions visitors ask about Falls of Seneca
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Falls of Seneca in a national or state park?
Yes — Falls of Seneca is inside Monongahela National Forest - Canaan Mountain. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Falls of Seneca?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Monongahela National Forest - Canaan Mountain permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Falls of Seneca?
No entrance fee. Monongahela National Forest - Canaan Mountain is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Falls of Seneca from a major city?
Falls of Seneca is 15 miles from Franklin (about 21 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
38.8181, -79.4906
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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