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Sandstone Falls
Brooks Island, West VirginiaWaterfall pool on New RiverSwimming possible
Sandstone Falls has calm pools below small waterfalls on the New River near Hinton.
- Water
- Waterfall pool, New River
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
Access is by the Sandstone Falls trail and boardwalk from the mainland; the falls are on the New River near Hinton.
37.7580, -80.9054
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Wear sandals or shoes because lost fishing hooks may be present.
- Use caution when river flow is high.
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