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Blackwater Falls State Park
Blackwater Falls State Park is located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, West Virginia, US. The centerpiece of the park is Blackwater Falls, a 62-foot (19 m) cascade where the Blackwater River leaves its leisurely course in Canaan Valley and enters rugged Blackwater Canyon. It is among the most photographed venues in the state and appears on calendars, stationery, and advertisements. The river is named for its tannin-darkened water.
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Yellow Birch Trail
Moderate trail descending through hemlock, mountain laurel and rhododendron; commonly hiked as a route down to the Blackwater Falls overlook.
Balanced Rock Trail
Somewhat challenging trail through hemlock and hardwood forest to Balanced Rock, a large sandstone boulder perched atop a narrow pedestal rock.
Elakala Trail
Short forested trail from near the lodge crossing a footbridge over Shays Run at Elakala Falls, the first of a series of waterfalls dropping about 35 feet into the Blackwater Canyon.
Pase Point Trail
Moderate spur trail to Pase (Pace) Point, an overlook of the North Fork of the Blackwater River gorge.
Lindy Point Trail
Short, mostly level trail through spruce and rhododendron to Lindy Point, a rock promontory with one of the park's most popular and scenic panoramic views into the Blackwater Canyon.
About this park
Agency
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Official site
Coordinates
39.1104, -79.5041
Trails covered
5 curated routes at this park.