Tenskwatawa Falls
One for the list
Is it plungeworthy?
A short, pretty falls.
The details
- Coordinates
- 38.65513, -80.33819
About Tenskwatawa Falls
Tenskwatawa 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 Tenskwatawa Falls 3/10 — one for the list. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
What you'll find
The Prophet to Tecumseh's chief: a 15-foot falls hidden up the Left Fork in Holly River's backcountry, past Shupe's Chute and a 600-foot grind over Potato Knob. The park's quiet one — named, like its brother, for the Shawnee leaders.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Gravel spur off Route 3, ~4 miles from the Hacker Valley park entrance (signed for Shupe's Chute and Upper Falls)
- Parking
- Small pull-off past the turn
- Road
- Paved turning to gravel
- Hike
- 5.5 mi round trip, 600 ft of climb (strenuous)
- Heads up
- Red blazes past several smaller falls; route descriptions vary — confirm at the park office before committing.
When to go
After rain, same as its brother; the climb is kinder in cool weather.
Rules & fees
- Fee / pass
- None
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Hours
- 6am–10pm
- Camping
- Holly River campground, spring–fall
- Warnings
- Remote for a state park — creek crossings, a steep grade, and far fewer footprints.
Researched from Mountain State Waterfalls — Tenskwatawa Falls · WV State Parks — Holly River trails. Conditions change — verify before you drive. Been to Tenskwatawa 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 Tenskwatawa Falls?
Tenskwatawa Falls is a waterfall in West Virginia, at 38.65513, -80.33819.
Is Tenskwatawa Falls worth visiting?
One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3/10.
Gear for the trip
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