Railroad Grade Trail Canaan Valley
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West Virginia · Tucker County

Railroad Grade Trail Canaan Valley

Easy-grade trail along historic rail corridor in Canaan Valley.

Rating
Length
3.0 mi
Difficulty
3
County
Tucker
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Blackwater Elakala Trail

Canyon rim trail with views of Elakala Falls.

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Blackwater Gentle Trail

Paved accessible route to Blackwater Falls overlook.

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Blackwater Balanced Rock Trail

Scenic route through spruce forest toward Balanced Rock.

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About This Trail

Flat, easy-grade trail along a historic logging railroad corridor through Canaan Valley, passing through hardwood forest at the base of Canaan Mountain. Small streams cross the path, and the gentle terrain suits families and casual hikers exploring Tucker County. Connects to a broader trail network near Blackwater Falls State Park.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.0246, -79.4412
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Getting There

From Davis, take Route 32 south 3.3 miles from the Blackwater River bridge. Turn right onto Canaan Loop Road (marked by a sign for Wilderness Road #1). The Railroad Grade Trail connects from both ends of Canaan Loop Road.

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Blackwater Elakala Trail

Canyon rim trail with views of Elakala Falls.

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Blackwater Gentle Trail

Paved accessible route to Blackwater Falls overlook.

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Blackwater Balanced Rock Trail

Scenic route through spruce forest toward Balanced Rock.

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Blackwater Dobbin House Trail

Easy connector from Nature Center toward forest trail network.

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Blackwater Red Spruce Trail

Spruce and hemlock trail connecting key park areas.

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