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Blackwater Dobbin House Trail
Easy connector from Nature Center toward forest trail network.
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Blackwater Canyon Trail
Historic rail grade through Blackwater Canyon with river views.
Middle Ridge Trail
Meadow and forest-edge loop with strong wildlife viewing potential.
Bald Knob Trail
Out-and-back to high-elevation views in Canaan Valley.
About This Trail
Leaving the Harold Walters Nature Center across the Pendleton Lake dam, this easy connector reaches the Monongahela National Forest trail system. Passing through high-elevation wetlands with rhododendron blooms in spring, hikers may spot whitetail deer or the elusive fisher along the way.
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Nearby Trails
Blackwater Canyon Trail
Historic rail grade through Blackwater Canyon with river views.
Middle Ridge Trail
Meadow and forest-edge loop with strong wildlife viewing potential.
Bald Knob Trail
Out-and-back to high-elevation views in Canaan Valley.
Abe Run Mill Run and Deer Run Loop
Gentle boardwalk and forest loop in Canaan Valley.
Blackwater River Trail
Easy river-side walk through wetland and forest habitat.
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