Short walk
Blackwater Falls
Near Davis, West Virginia
Height57 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.4 mi round trip
Best seasonYear-round (amber in fall)
Blackwater Falls is a 57-ft waterfall near Davis, West Virginia, with short walk access (0.4 mi round trip). tannin-darkened water plunging in its namesake state park. Best season: Year-round (amber in fall).
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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