Notable waterfall · Pocahontas, West Virginia
Whitaker Falls
Whitaker Falls is a waterfall in Pocahontas, West Virginia.
Whitaker Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Whitaker Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Whitaker Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.40719, -79.94978. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Whitaker Falls
- Cass Scenic Railroad State Park · park · Pocahontas · ~3 km · Must-see
- Bald Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~6 km · Must-see
- Michael Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~17 km · Must-see
- Monongahela National Forest · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~18 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~20 km · Must-see
- See All · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~22 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~26 km · Must-see
- Barton Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~29 km · Must-see
- Handley Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~30 km · Must-see
- Shavers Fork Mountain Complex · sanctuary · Randolph · ~31 km · Must-see
- Gaudineer Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~31 km · Must-see
- White Top · viewpoint · Randolph · ~31 km · Must-see
- Day Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~32 km · Must-see
- Fort Marrow · fort · Randolph · ~32 km · Must-see
- Burner Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~33 km · Must-see
- Schoolhouse Hollow · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~38 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~40 km · Must-see
- Huttonsville State Farm Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Randolph · ~40 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Whitaker Falls
- Crabtree Falls · waterfall · Pendleton · ~123 km · Must-see
- Apple Orchard Falls · waterfall · Alleghany · ~133 km · Must-see
- High Falls of Cheat · waterfall · Pocahontas · ~12 km
- Upper Falls of Hills Creek · waterfall · Pocahontas · ~53 km
- Middle Falls of Hills Creek · waterfall · Pocahontas · ~53 km
- Lower Falls of Hills Creek · waterfall · Pocahontas · ~53 km
- Panther Falls · waterfall · Pendleton · ~54 km
- High Falls · waterfall · Randolph · ~54 km
- Tenskwatawa Falls · waterfall · Webster · ~55 km
- Tecumseh Falls · waterfall · Webster · ~57 km
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Frequently asked
Is Whitaker Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Whitaker Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Whitaker Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Whitaker Falls?
Nearby: Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (park, 3 km), Bald Knob (viewpoint, 6 km), Michael Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km), Monongahela National Forest (sanctuary, 18 km), Alleghany Mountain (viewpoint, 20 km), See All (viewpoint, 22 km).
Is Whitaker Falls worth visiting?
Whitaker Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in West Virginia on Spotwander.