Morgantown, West Virginia
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Salisbury, Pennsylvania
This is a GREAT location for beginning backpackers with minimal backpacking rules, short trails and cell service. Although all trails (with a few exceptions found in this brochure -labeled as "Areas Closed to Camping") in the Forbes State forest allow primitive backpack camping (primitive backpac...
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Davis, West Virginia
Pendleton Point Overlook in Blackwater Falls State Park provides visitors with expansive views of Blackwater Canyon. The overlook is easily accessed via a short walk from the parking area and marks the widest and deepest point of the canyon. The wooden platform has tower viewers so visitors can...
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Thomas, West Virginia
If you go to Blackwater Falls State Park for the falls, stay for the overlooks. This one, the most popular in the park, overlooks Blackwater Canyon from 3,000 feet above. Although the parking area at the trailhead is small with room for only 4-5 cars, you can also park along the road or at the ...
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Davis, West Virginia
Blackwater Falls State Park is one of 36 state parks in West Virginia and is located just north of the Canaan Valley less than two miles from Davis, WV. Blackwater Falls State Park has over 2,000 acres, making it a great place to camp while you explore the beautiful area. The campground has 65 ...
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Davis, West Virginia
Starting at the Blackwater Falls Lodge, head to the left side of the parking lot, where a trailhead becomes visible. Follow the clearly marked trail down until you reach a bridge which goes over the top of the falls. After the bridge, look for paths to allow you to get to the river level and the ...
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Davis, West Virginia
Blackwater Falls State Park is a lesser known state park in northern West Virginia. The waterfall is easily accessible. From the parking area go to the back of the horseshoe (the parking area is shaped like a horseshoe) and follow the path and steps down into the gorge. If you're planning on visi...
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Parsons, West Virginia
This hidden gem is located near Lindy Point and Blackwater Falls State Park. Unlike Lindy Point, which is very popular, hikers are usually able to enjoy the views from Table Rock all by themselves. The Table Rock trail head is located off of Canaan Loop Rd. I highly recommend driving to the tr...
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Swanton, Maryland
This is not a casual hike; it is one which should be taken taken seriously. However, it will be an enjoyable experience for anyone with the resolve to face the early 1,500 ft. climb in elevation, as well the ascent of a slightly dodgy (but still structurally sound) mid-20th century fire tower.
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