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Pendleton Overlook

The Pendleton Overlook Trail at Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia is an easy 0.2 mile out-and-back hike that leads out to the lookout point high above Blackwater River on the edge of Blackwater Canyon. From here you get views of the Blackwater Canyon and Blackwater Lodge across the way.

This is one of the best lookout points in the park is very popular during warmer months.
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  • Short, easy 0.2-mile hike to a scenic overlook.
  • Offers views of Blackwater Canyon and Blackwater Lodge.
  • Popular destination within Blackwater Falls State Park.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
12'
Rating
0.0
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March 11, 2018
Updated
March 11, 2018

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Total Change
18'
Ascent
12'
Descent
19'

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
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  2. Main Trailhead

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Hazards

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Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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