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For one unbroken chain of grand cascades, cataracts, and falls, try a hike up Marr Branch in the New River Gorge. But first be forewarned, this is not an easy hike, but a challenging scramble up a bushwhacked trail. Nevertheless, it�s well worth the effort.    To get to the mouth of Marr Branch, park at the white water rafting �take in� point on the New River (GPS: Lat. 38.067346, Long. -81.082240) just downstream from the Fayette Station Bridge. Park at the far end of the lot by the rest rooms and scramble up a short slope to the railroad tracks that run along the south side of the New River. Hike downstream on the railroad track for about a mile.  Marr Branch: Trinity Falls Getting to the mouth of Marr Branch requires walking on the railroad tracks, which technically is trespassing. It�s also a bit dangerous, so keep alert, listen and look both ways. At its confluence with the New River, Marr Branch makes a nice run as a waterfall, dives into a culvert, and rushes to jo...

Marr Branch runs steeply down the New River Gorge in a tight ravine that is lined with waterfalls from top to bottom. Most of the lower waterfalls are difficult to get to and will be the subject of another blog. But with a little effort the two falls at the top near Fayette Station Road are accessible. Upper Marr Branch Upper Marr Branch To find the uppermost waterfall on Marr Branch turn off U.S. Route 19 at the sign for Fayette Station Road south of the New River Gorge Bridge. After a mile you must pull off and park by a bridge crossing Marr Branch because at this point Fayette Station Road turns into one-way traffic only (GPS: Lat. 38.073412, Long. -81.095878). Walk down the road another 0.2 miles to Upper Marr Branch Falls. The falls have a 10-foot drop split into two segments. The view from the road is okay, but if you�re willing and able it�s best to scramble down some roadside rip-rap to get to the base of the falls. I�ve seen many good photographs of this waterfall taken from c...