Blackwater River Trail

Easy river-side walk through wetland and forest habitat.

Rating

Length

0.8 mi

Difficulty

County

Tucker

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Paved accessible route to Blackwater Falls overlook.

Easy connector from Nature Center toward forest trail network.

Scenic route through spruce forest toward Balanced Rock.

Easy river-side walk through wetland and forest habitat. This trail is part of the SecretFalls West Virginia state and national parks expansion set.

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Coordinates: 39.0246, -79.4412

Start from the primary trailhead for Blackwater River Trail. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

Paved accessible route to Blackwater Falls overlook.

Easy connector from Nature Center toward forest trail network.

Scenic route through spruce forest toward Balanced Rock.

Forest trail featuring red spruce and balsam habitat.

Spruce and hemlock trail connecting key park areas.

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