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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.

Balanced Rock is a super unique natural landmark within Blackwater Falls State Park. There is an illusion of one rock balancing on another, but this is actually one solid sandstone structure. Being a bit further away from the parking areas than some of the other viewpoints within the park, this is a great spot to find some solitude while out in the woods.

Pendleton Point Overlook offers an awesome view down into the valley and gorge that makes up Blackwater Falls State Park. The overlook is close to the parking lot and is one of the viewpoints within the park that is often visited by car. If you prefer to explore by foot, you can easily link this overlook to other viewpoints via the singletrack trails within the park's boundaries.

This vantage point offers excellent views and is generally less crowded than other nearby sites like Seneca Rocks. The top can be windy.

The Dobbin Grade Trail crosses over the Red Creek at this point, one of many crossing that occur on the path. After heavy rain the creek can be quite high, but usually crossing via rock hopping is an option.

One of the northern most trails in Dolly Sods Wilderness, this path traverses marshland and open meadows. The trail eventually leads to Bear Rocks, a rocky outcrop with spectacular views of the park.

A sandstone formation with the illusion of one boulder balanced upon another.

A series of waterfalls within Shays Run. A bridge crosses the top of the first waterfall, making it the most easily viewed. The additional waterfalls are off trail and require visitors to descend along the watercourse.