Find a landscape of cascades, canyons, and charming small towns in and around Blackwater Falls State Park.
Call up a vision of the Mountain State, and the strains of a familiar tune begin to play.
You know the one.
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It begins Almost heaven, West Virginia and tells of a place thats filled with wildernesses.
In fact, its about as old as the rocks beneath your feet.
After the drop, it runs through a forested gorge that stretches eight miles.
The centerpiece of Blackwater Falls State Park is a nearly 60-foot plunge along a river bend.Credit:Gabriela Herman
The falls are the work of time immemorial.
As streams flow over different types of stone, their friction erodes some surfaces more quickly than others.
The nearby North Fork Blackwater River also has several cascades along its course.
To take it all in, visit Elakala Falls, with multiple overlooks.
The path to Douglas Falls is lined with abandoned coke ovens once used to process coal.
Accompanying interpretive signage explains the effects of the industry on the area.
it’s possible for you to also find waterfalls upstream and downstream from Douglas.
Views of Albert Falls.
North along the Blackwater Canyon Trail is Albert Falls, and nearby are Kennedy and Teresa Falls.
The leaves typically fire up in September and peak in the middle of October.
The walk leads to an observation deck with one of the broadest vantages in the park.
Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center, which offers chairlift rides that send visitors sailing over a sea of vivid autumn color.Credit: Gabriela Herman
And dont miss the beauty at nearby Pendleton and Pace Point Overlooks.
Maps from the areas visitors bureau offer a sense of the difficulty of each route.
The path meanders through the canyon, opening to river and mountain views year-round.
The latter offers visitors the opportunity to see the unfurling foliage from a chairlift ride.
NearbyMountain State Brewing Co.is known for handcrafted local beers and wood-fired sandwiches.
Discover a landscape of ridges and valleys papered with the vibrant colors of the season.
Gifts from Ella and Company in Thomas.
Almost heaven, wouldnt you say?
The Billy Motel & Bar in Davis.
Tacos from Picnic in Thomas.
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