Randolph County Convention & Visitors Bureau

1035 N. Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241

Ofc: 304-636-2780 Fax: 304-636-2780

Toll Free:

800-422-3304

E-Mail: bpritt@randolph countycvb.com

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RCCVB 2007

Board Members:

Gordon Blackley
Cat Cole

Chelley Depp

Julia Elbon

Judy Guye
Jimmy Hammond
Jill Jeffries
Kathleen Lavengood

Dan Noel

Diane Noel

Brenda Pritt

Tom Reagan
Barbara Story
Douglas Tuning

Gary Wileman
Stan Williams

Davis, West Virginia

(304)-259-5216

http://www.blackwaterfalls.

com

blackwater@dnr.state.wv.u

Open all year, 6AM to 10 PM

Cost: Free

Plunging five stories over craggy rocks, the amber-colored waters of Blackwater Falls are the result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. Twisting and turning through an eight-mile long gorge, the falls are one of the most photographed sites in West Virginia. Over 200 steps along a custom built causeway make it very easy for visitors to walk to the base of the falls and back up again.

Directions:

Go North from Elkins on US-33 [S. Randolph Ave] for 35.8 miles
Turn RIGHT (South) onto SR-32 [Spruce St] for 2.3 miles
Turn RIGHT (West) onto CR-29 [Blackwater Falls Rd]
Turn RIGHT (West) onto CR-29 [Blackwater Falls Rd]
Follow signs to park