How long is Blackwater Falls?

1 miles, out & back, with about 200 feet of elevation gain — roughly 26 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Blackwater Falls?

It's rated Easy. steps to the amber-colored falls

Where is Blackwater Falls?

Blackwater Falls is in West Virginia. steps to the amber-colored falls

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Blackwater Falls

West Virginia

Distance1 mi

Est. time~26 min

Elevation gain↗ 200 ft

RouteOut & back

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Blackwater Falls is a easy 1-mile out & back hike in West Virginia with about 200 ft of elevation gain. steps to the amber-colored falls.

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