With more than 250 known waterfalls in the state of West Virginia, it’s nearly impossible to narrow it down to the one waterfall that’s the most easily accessible. But, if not the most easily accessible, the mill falls at Cook’s Old Mill is certainly one of the most easily accessible waterfalls in West Virginia! Hidden away as it is behind the mill, it’s a sight that not many have seen, despite how easy it is to access.
Cook’s Old Mill is a historic complex tucked away in serene Greenville, West Virginia. The current mill building was constructed in 1857, but the mill’s foundation was built even earlier than that, all the way back in 1796.
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Cook’s Old Mill is privately owned, but the owners graciously invite visitors to come and go as they please on the 3.5-acre grounds of this beautiful national historic place.
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In addition to the mill itself, this location features a beautiful mill pond, a historic blacksmith shop, a log cabin from the 1840s…
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…and a cascade of water rushing down from the mill pond outlet hidden away behind the mill building.
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Access to this cascade is as easy as it gets: park on the lower side of the mill and cross a beautiful wooden bridge over a tributary of Indian Creek. The falls is located just a hop, skip, and a jump above the bridge.
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Alternatively, park above the mill, near the log cabin, and walk down the gravel path past the forge to the grassy area around the back side of the mill building.
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This serene old mill has seen its share of history, and it’s a fun find for any traveler passing through the Mountain State.
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Have you ever taken the time to stroll through the grounds at Cook’s Old Mill? Did you make it all the way around back to the mill waterfall? And of course, this waterfall is just one of many easy-access waterfalls in West Virginia. Here’s a whole list of others!
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Address: Cooks Old Mill, WV-122, Greenville, WV 24945, USA
