Gentle Trail to Blackwater Falls Overlook
During warmer months, this is one of the most popular trails at Blackwater Falls State Park.
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Interactive topographic map for Gentle Trail to Blackwater Falls Overlook located in Davis, WV. Click the "View Map" button to load GPS coordinates and trail markers.
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- Distance
- 0.2 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Type
- Out-and-Back
- Est. Time
- 6 min
- Elev. Gain
- 19'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- March 11, 2018
- Updated
- January 23, 2020
Weather Forecast
Overnight
Low
33°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High
55°F
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low
42°F
Rain Likely
Saturday
High
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low
41°F
Rain Likely
Monday
High
47°F
Rain Likely
Monday Night
Low
23°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High
46°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low
31°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High
45°F
Chance Light Rain
Wednesday Night
Low
34°F
Chance Light Rain
Thursday
High
58°F
Chance Light Rain
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Total Change
14'
Ascent
19'
Descent
13'
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Features
- Vista / Lookout Point
- Dogs
- Waterfalls
Points of interest
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Parking
39.112935, -79.479902 -
Main Trailhead
39.11306, -79.480082
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Availability
All seasons
Surface type
Universal Access
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