West Virginia Waterfall Trail
On the first ever statewide waterfall trail, visit stunning cascades and earn prizes as you check-in with your very own digital passport. This growing list of waterfalls features 43 must-visit spots across West Virginia. Select “Get Your Pass!” below to get started.Chasing waterfalls takes on a whole new meaning in West Virginia with the nation’s first-ever statewide Waterfall Trail. Waterfall wondering is the perfect all-year outdoor activity for solo explorers and the whole family alike. Download the West Virginia Waterfall Trail passport, check into waterfalls and earn waterfall-themed prizes as you explore!
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Step 1 – Sign Up
Register to get your West Virginia Waterfall Trail Passport by clicking here and filling out your contact information.
Step 2 – Get Your Passport
After signing up, your digital passport for the waterfall trail will be instantly delivered to your phone via text or to the email provided.
Step 3 – Check-In
Explore the waterfalls of West Virginia! Open your passport on your phone, scroll to find the waterfall you’re visiting and check in to mark it off your list.
VISIT WATERFALLS, UNLOCK PRIZES
Check in at 3 locations:
Receive an official Waterfall Trail sticker
Check in at 10 locations:
Receive an official Waterfall Trail water bottle
Check in at 20 locations:
Receive an official Waterfall Trail t-shirt
Check in at all locations:
Receive a limited edition letterpress print
Waterfall wanderers should redeem the first three prizes directly in the passport. Those committed passport-holders who check in at all the waterfalls on our list, will receive an email from the West Virginia Department of Tourism team coordinating the shipment of the grand prize — a custom waterfall-inspired letterpress print from Base Camp Printing.
Spotty service while chasing waterfalls? No problem! Check in when you’re able to reconnect! All check ins can be done within a 5-mile radius of each location.
For any questions regarding the check ins, and to submit photos of sites where you were unable to check in, please contact Bandwango by email (support@bandwango.com) or phone (888-921-5333). For other questions, please call the West Virginia Department of Tourism at (304) 558-2200.
*Limited to one sticker, water bottle, t-shirt and poster per completed passport. No purchase necessary to participate.
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WV Waterfalls in the News
The stunning cascades that call West Virginia home are in the national spotlight year-round – thanks to their breathtaking nature. Explore the West Virginia waterfall highlights below before claiming your passport.
Nominate a Waterfall
Did we leave out a waterfall in your region? Check out our criteria for visitor-ready waterfall sites and nominate a waterfall that we missed here.
Explore Our Frequently Asked Questions
I did not have cell phone service at a waterfall that I visited. How can I get help retroactively checking in?
Call, text or email Bandwango, the technology company hosting this passport, at one of the following to get checked in after your visit. – Call or text: (888) 921-5333 – Email: support@bandwango.com
Please provide a photo of the waterfall you visited and/or the waterfall trail sign on location.
I am already signed up but am having trouble finding my passport!
Email, call or text support@bandwango.com / (888) 921-5333 to have your passport re-sent straight to your phone.
What is the length of the waterfall trail and how long does it take to complete?
The West Virginia Waterfall Trail is a collection of 43 waterfalls (so far!), not a linear trail. We invite you to visit the waterfalls in any order and combination you’d like. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure menu of hikes and roadside stops to select from according to your preferences, and so there is not a predetermined time or distance associated with the trail itself.
To inspire your travels, the West Virginia Waterfall Trail has been split into four regional road trips. Choose from sections in the Southeastern or Northern portions of the state, the Potomac Highlands or the New River – Greenbrier Valley.
Which waterfalls are accessible?
We have noted in the waterfall descriptions which can be viewed via accessible paths and which are located on the roadside and may even be viewed at a distance from your vehicle.
I didn’t provide my address when I signed up for my passport. How will you know where to ship my prizes?
Once you have checked in at enough waterfalls to be eligible for a prize, you will receive an email and/or text message (depending on the contact information you provided when you signed up). This communication will ask you to redeem your prize, and you’ll be invited to enter your address at that point.
If I redeem one prize (the sticker for example, after visiting three waterfalls) does my check-in count reset to zero for the next prize?
No, the waterfall check-ins are cumulative. So, after you redeem your sticker, you’ll need to check into seven more waterfalls to reach a total of 10 check-ins and redeem the water bottle prize.
I have a child who would like their own passport but they don’t have a cell phone. How can they get a passport and check-in?
We would love for your whole family to join in on the waterfall fun! We recommend using a secondary email address to sign your child up for their passport. Follow the link in the introductory email that you receive at that alternate address and save the passport to your phone’s home screen. You may want to include an identifier, such as the child’s initials, when you create the icon on your home screen that you’ll use for their passport. This will help you keep track of who has checked in and where.
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