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Blackwater Falls Boardwalk Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. WV
  3. …Northern W. Virginia
  4. Blackwater Falls State Park
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“Lots of steps down to the falls, very family/dog friendly. ”

Ryan William
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3,126' 953 m

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2,979' 908 m

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147' 45 m

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17%

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38%

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Features Fishing · River/Creek · Waterfall

Family Friendly Short hike from the Blackwater Falls trading post to the falls overlook.

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Trail starts at the trading post parking lot.

Description

This trail has over 200 stairs that take you down to a waterfall observation deck. The stairs can be icy and slippery during the winter months, so please use caution. The falls are gorgeous and there are plenty of viewing points.

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  4.3 from 3 votes

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Ice next to Blackwater Falls in February.
Feb 11, 2024 near Davis, WV
Blackwater Falls in February from the upper viewing platform.
Feb 11, 2024 near Davis, WV
Blackwater Falls in February from the lower viewing platform.
Feb 11, 2024 near Davis, WV
Blackwater Falls Blackwater State Park WV 8195
Dec 3, 2018 near Davis, WV

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Feb 7, 2024
Eric Mitchell
Very short and easy out and back.. mostly on boardwalk and stairs. Great views of the falls.
Mar 10, 2023
Jordan Hansen
0.2mi

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