57 ft
Famous Falls
2,358
Park Acres
3,200 ft
Elevation
20 mi
Of Trails
Things To Do In The Park
Waterfalls, canyon rims, and cool mountain air.
The Icon
Blackwater Falls
Boardwalk steps lead to the 57-foot falls, tinted amber by spruce and hemlock tannins. Stunning in every season.
Hidden Gem
Elakala Falls
A short, magical trail leads to a series of delicate cascades tumbling into Shays Run — a photographer's favorite.
The View
Lindy Point Overlook
An easy walk to a jaw-dropping rocky outcrop above Blackwater Canyon. Arrive at golden hour; thank us later.
On Foot
20 Miles of Trails
From gentle rhododendron-lined strolls to canyon-rim hikes, trailheads start near your tent.
Paddle & Fish
Pendleton Lake
Rent a paddleboat, cast for trout, or simply watch the mist roll off the water at dawn.
Saddle Up
Horseback & Biking
Guided trail rides and miles of mountain biking through highland forest, right inside the park.
Beyond The Park
Worth the short drive
- Davis & Thomas — twin mountain towns minutes away with art galleries, live music at The Purple Fiddle, breweries, and great coffee.
- Canaan Valley Resort State Park — golf, chairlift rides, and the highest valley east of the Mississippi, 15 minutes away.
- Dolly Sods Wilderness — wind-swept heath plains and boulder fields that feel borrowed from Canada.
- Seneca Rocks — West Virginia's most dramatic rock formation, about an hour's scenic drive.
- Monongahela National Forest — nearly a million acres of trails, trout streams, and overlooks surrounding the park.
- Mountain dining — farm-to-table kitchens, wood-fired pizza, and bakeries in Davis and Thomas.