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Blackwater Red Spruce Trail
Spruce and hemlock trail connecting key park areas.
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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
Connecting the park barn to the cabin area, this trail winds through stands of red spruce and hemlock that give Blackwater Falls its signature dark-tinted water. Doubling as a primary cross-country ski route in winter, the path links key park locations through a beautiful high-elevation forest ecosystem.
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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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