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Gentle Trail to Blackwater Falls Overlook

The Gentle Trail at Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia is an easy (wheelchair accessible) 0.2 mile out-and-back trail that leads to a viewing platform high above Blackwater Falls. From the end of the trail, you get a bird's-eye view of Blackwater Falls and the Blackwater River.

During warmer months, this is one of the most popular trails at Blackwater Falls State Park.
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  • Easy, wheelchair-accessible 0.2-mile trail to Blackwater Falls overlook.
  • Offers a bird's-eye view of Blackwater Falls and the Blackwater River.
  • A popular trail, especially during warmer months.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
19'
Rating
0.0
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March 11, 2018
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
14'
Ascent
19'
Descent
13'

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.112935, -79.479902
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.11306, -79.480082
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Universal Access

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