Things To Do
Blackwater Falls Viewing
This is a focal point at Blackwater Falls State Park. There is a large parking lot, gift shop with treats, and a boardwalk to the falls. It's a beautiful place to send an hour or two walking around and enjoy a picnic lunch!
Elakala Trail
This trail starts a the south end of the Blackwater Lodge parking lot, bridges the upper section with a great view of Elakala Falls, continues along the canyon rim and ends at the main park road across from Balanced Rock Trail. 0.5 miles. Moderately rated.
Blackwater Falls State Park Hikes & Trail Map
This is a link to the Blackwater Falls State Park Trail Map. As luck would have it we are getting married on National Trails Day! Blackwater Falls is celebrating with a 90-minute interpretive hike at 10 am Saturday morning. Here are the details: National Trails Day - June 7 @ 10:00 am Join a naturalist in Blackwater Falls Lodge Lobby for this interpretive hike along a section of three park trails. The forest is a mix of conifers and northern hardwoods. Expect to experience plants and perhaps wildlife that characterize a mountain habitat such as mountain holly, mountain ash, serviceberry and more. The hike is less than 2 miles along a natural rock and root strewn trail with little change in elevation, and participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, pack water and be prepared for wet or muddy areas. Expect the hike to last around 70-90 minutes.
Pendleton Lake and Blackwater Falls State Park Nature Center
The Nature Center and Pendleton Lake is a fun spot for families - the Nature Center has daily activities and the lake is available for boating and scenic views. There is a beach volleyball court, picnic tables and grills at this site.
TipTop Coffee
Hands down my favorite coffee shop of all time (Bret will even drink their hot coco). Ask for the Mexican Mocha (spicy!) and their whole wheat pepperoni roll, warmed up.
The Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls
Restaurant and Bar on-site at the Blackwater Falls. Breakfast buffet each morning.
Sirianni's Café
We have eaten here several times. Quirky, fun place, great pizza and pasta. Don't go if you are in a hurry!
Thomas
Want to shop, get amazing coffee, hit a picnic taco shop, and see several art galleries? Head to Thomas, WV (coffee lovers this is where TipTop resides.) It's such a quirky, quaint town on the Blackwater River.
Davis
Check out this website for recommendations on breweries, restaurants, ice cream, and shopping! It's all about a 10-minute drive from the Blackwater Falls Lodge.
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Golf and hiking fun to be found here!
