Kanawha Falls
West Virginia · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15

Kanawha Falls is a waterfall in Fayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cathedral Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Peters Creek Falls | 11 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Laurel Creek Falls | 11 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Grotto | 25 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Richman Falls | 31 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is Kanawha Falls from a major city?
Kanawha Falls is 1 miles from Glen Ferris (about 1 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
38.1512, -81.2123
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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