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Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis, WV

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Blackwater Falls State Park

Walk a boardwalk down to amber-colored Blackwater Falls, then hike to canyon overlooks like Lindy Point in the Allegheny Mountains.

1584 Blackwater Lodge Rd · Davis, WV

About Blackwater Falls State Park

The Blackwater River drops 57 feet here, and tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles stains its water amber. A boardwalk leads down to viewing points near the base, and the Gentle Trail gives a view from the opposite side of the river. Trails also reach Elakala Falls and the Lindy Point overlook, and the park has a lodge, cabins, a campground and a sled run in winter.

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