Fall in love with Brush Creek Preserve! We are thrilled to invite you to hike with us at Brush Creek Preserve. Last year, this trail underwent significant improvements, and a brand new trail kiosk will be installed soon to officially wrap up the project.
Please RSVP here https://bit.ly/BrushCreekHike by 5/9/2025.
Trail Highlights:
Spring Wildflowers: Discover beautiful spring wildflowers, including uncommon species such as white cedar, Canada yew, shale barren onion (a regional endemic), and the globally rare shrub Canby’s mountain-lover.
Migrating Warblers: Late April and early May are the best times to spot migrating warblers.
Scenic Views: Enjoy the dramatic limestone and sandstone cliffs along the trail, which parallels Brush Creek and the Bluestone River, offering stunning views and a chance to immerse yourself in nature.
Brush Creek Falls: Adjacent to the preserve lies Brush Creek Falls, the largest falls in southern West Virginia, owned by the State of West Virginia.
This project was made possible by funding through a WVDOH Recreation Trails Program grant and a generous donation from American Water. We are grateful to collaborate with WV State Parks, TNC, Mercer County Commission, Southern WV Non-Motorized Trail Network, NPS Rivers, Trails, Conservation Assistance Program, and Access on the Go. These improvements make the trail more accessible, sustainable, and safer, allowing the community and tourists alike to enjoy Brush Creek Falls in all its glory.
Come and experience the spring beauty of Brush Creek Falls Preserve with us!
Important Information:
Please plan to carpool with other attendees as parking is limited. We will have limited seating in TNC vehicles leaving The Mercer County Gardner Center in Princeton, WV (241 Mercer Springs Road, Princeton, WV 24740), at 10:30 AM. We will have TNC Event signage at each parking lot entrance. This is a fairly mellow 4-mile total, out-and-back hike. We are allotting 3 hours for this and should be back to the trail head around 2:30 pm and back to your cars at The Mercer County Gardner Center by 3 pm. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Don’t forget to check for ticks once you get home! Video and photos will be taken during the event. All participants will be asked to sign a media release form.
Preserve Coordinates: 37.466450, -81.060586
Contact Information: If you have any questions, please reach out to Hannah Snyder at hannah.snyder@tnc.org
