BLACKWATER FALLS STATE PARK
Parks • Weather • Amenities
November 21, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-21T16:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 16 inches. Light glaze of ice with freezing drizzle possible Friday night and Saturday. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
SUMMARY
Blackwater Falls State Park is a scenic park located in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The park is home to several notable waterfalls, including the namesake Blackwater Falls, which is a 57-foot cascade that tumbles over dark-colored rocks. The park is also home to several hiking trails, including the Blackwater Canyon Trail, which offers stunning views of the gorge and river below.
In addition to hiking, visitors to Blackwater Falls State Park can enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating in the park's many lakes and streams. The park also offers various winter sports activities, such as skiing and snowshoeing.
One interesting fact about the park is that the water in Blackwater Falls is tinted black due to the tannic acid in the hemlock and red spruce needles that fall into the water. Additionally, the park is home to several species of rare and endangered plants, such as the Virginia bunchflower and the large-flowered skullcap.
The best time to visit Blackwater Falls State Park is in the fall, when the leaves on the trees change color and the park is awash in shades of red, orange, and yellow. However, the park is open year-round and offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy in all seasons.
