Falls Run Falls (Blackwater)

Falls Run Falls is a 30-foot waterfall on Falls Run, a tributary of Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia.  The waterfall is located in Blackwater Falls State Park.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Blackwater Falls State Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes, although the trail is not dog friendly
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.  It's a steep climb down to the base.
Trailhead GPS: 39.11293,-79.48003
Waterfall GPS: 39.11219,-79.48078

Directions:

From Elkins, head east on US-33 for about 22 miles to Harman and turn left onto WV-32 north.  Drive 19.2 miles to Davis and turn left on Blackwater Falls Road to enter the park.  In 1.2 miles, go left at the stop sign and drive 0.4 miles to a parking area on the right after the maintenance road.

Map:

Hike Description:

From the parking area, hike south on the road for a hundred feet to cross a small stream, which is Falls Run.  Once across, go right and bushwhack down along the creek.  It's steep, but easy to follow.  First, you'll pass the upper drop of the waterfall.

Continue a short ways further to see the main drop of the waterfall.

There's a path to get down to the creek at the base.

Blog Entries:

19-Apr-2021: Blackwater Falls Waterfalls

External Links:

WV State Parks website: https://wvstateparks.com/park/blackwater-falls-state-park/