Sandstone Falls, Waterfall in Raleigh County, West Virginia, US
Sandstone Falls extends 1,500 feet across the New River, featuring multiple islands that divide the water into sections dropping between 10 and 25 feet.
The falls formed over millions of years as the New River eroded through layers of rock, creating a transition point from lowlands to mountain terrain.
The area connects visitors to nature through seasonal educational programs, focusing on local wildlife, plant species, and environmental protection initiatives.
Visitors can access the falls via a boardwalk system with designated viewing platforms, while the surrounding area includes parking facilities and restrooms.
The waterfall marks a geological transition zone where the New River changes from a broad waterway through flatlands into a narrow river within a mountain gorge.
Location: Raleigh County
GPS coordinates: 37.75844,-80.90537
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:48
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