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Cathedral Falls

Gauley Bridge, West Virginia

The tallest waterfall in West Virginia. 

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One of West Virginia’s tallest waterfalls can be found outside of Gauley Bridge, where Cane Creek drops some 60 feet over a rocky ledge of sandstone and shale. The waterfall is located just off of Highway 60, and can be seen with just a short walk from the parking area.

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