Tecumseh Falls
One for the list
Is it plungeworthy?
A short, pretty falls.
The details
- Coordinates
- 38.67752, -80.34974
About Tecumseh Falls
Tecumseh Falls is a waterfall in West Virginia.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Tecumseh Falls 3/10 — one for the list. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
What you'll find
A 15-foot veil over a shallow cave you can walk behind, on the Reverie Trail in Holly River State Park — the gentle, accessible half of the park's Shawnee-named waterfall pair.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Reverie Trail, across from the lot a half-mile inside Holly River State Park, Hacker Valley
- Parking
- Large park lot
- Road
- Paved park entrance off WV-20
- Hike
- 2.2 mi round trip (easy-moderate)
- Heads up
- Mostly flat along Big Run with a final incline; yellow blazes.
When to go
After rain — the headwater stream runs thin between storms; spring is the sure bet.
Rules & fees
- Fee / pass
- None
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Hours
- 6am–10pm
- Camping
- Holly River campground, 88 electric sites, spring–fall
- Warnings
- Repeated creek crossings — waterproof shoes earn their keep.
Researched from WV State Parks — Holly River trails · Mountain State Waterfalls — Tecumseh Falls. Conditions change — verify before you drive. Been to Tecumseh Falls recently? Post a conditions report below.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
Where is Tecumseh Falls?
Tecumseh Falls is a waterfall in West Virginia, at 38.67752, -80.34974.
Is Tecumseh Falls worth visiting?
One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3/10.
Gear for the trip
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