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Enjoy breathtaking views of Blackwater Canyon from Lindy Point Overlook.


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0.4

Miles

0.6

KM

Point to Point

3,139' 957 m

High

3,091' 942 m

Low

1' 0 m

Up

48' 15 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (4°)

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Begin the trail from the small parking area on Canaan Loop Road just past the Blackwater Falls sled hill. This rocky dirt trail gradually descends through hemlock, spruce, and hardwood forest with a dense rhododendron understory—this can sometimes require ducking to avoid low-hanging branches. After a short time, the forest will begin to open up as you make your way toward Lindy Point, where a fenced platform provides breathtaking, "postcard" views up and down Blackwater Canyon. The trail dead-ends at the overlook; retrace your steps to return to the parking area.

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in West Virginia

#6,974

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Seneca Rocks Observation Deck.
Sep 15, 2023 near Davis, WV
Lindy Point
Sep 15, 2023 near Davis, WV
The overlook at Lindy Point
Mar 30, 2018 near Davis, WV

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Mar 11, 2023
Jordan Hansen
0.4mi — 1h 00m
May 22, 2021
Matt White
Aug 17, 2020
Monique Sullivan
Outside of the barrier Snake Mud 0.4mi
Aug 15, 2020
Colin Credle
This has stunning view. My boys really enjoyed it. It is very accessible. The overlook itself is rather small, so it can get overcrowded fast. 0.5mi — 1h 00m
Jun 7, 2020
James Ortmann
Jan 2, 2020
Joe Danz
Jul 10, 2019
Helen K
Mar 3, 2018
Jason Durst
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