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Blackwater Falls State Park, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, covers 2,358 acres and features scenic trails, dense forests, and beautiful waterfalls. The park's highlight is the 57-foot Blackwater Falls, known for its amber waters, and scenic overlooks that are some of the most photographed in the state. The park includes over 20 miles of short and extended trails, a campground with 65 tent and trailer sites, and a camp store, which is great for resupplying if you're hiking the Allegheny Trail. There is also a lodge and a nice restaurant, perfect for a comfortable overnight stay to explore more of this beautiful area.

The Dry Fork of the Cheat River along Gladwin Road is a beautiful and popular spot for camping and swimming and paddling. Surrounded by the magnificence of West Virginia’s wilderness, there are several creeks that run on both sides, and waterfalls spilling in from the left, adding to the already picturesque scenery.

No water flow right now (September 2, 2024) but still interesting rock formations to see

Blackwater Falls gives this state park its name, and a visit to the cascade makes it clear why the waterfall is the centerpiece of the property. There are a couple overlook areas that require walking up and down some steps to the edge of the water. There are even some views from the parking area off the side of the main park road. Even if you aren't looking for a full-on hike, it's worth driving to Blackwater Falls and checking out the 57-foot cascade. There are other waterfalls in the park that you can visit that offer a bit more solitude, but none are as tall or as impressive as this one.

A 30-foot waterfall that feeds a plunge pool and is surrounded by a bowl of rock and boulders.

Small waterfall in a beautiful setting. Not overly spectacular but a good turning point for a hike. Attention: the branch path branches off a good 100m later (i.e. upstream) from the main path than shown on the map.

Narrow Gauge Trail crosses picturesque Manns Creek here, as it flows on its way to the New River at the historical town site of Sewell.

The size of the actual falls at Sandstone Falls will vary some, but for such a short and approachable hike they make a great payoff.