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Blackwater Falls State Park

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Trails: 35 km (21 miles) of trails are available for cross-country skiing, of which about 25 km are groomed. Some trails skirt the rim of a deep gorge.
Trail fees: $5 (winter 2004/5)
Tel: 304-478-3775
Snow report:
Nearest town: Davis, WV
Web site: Blackwater Falls State Park | Blackwater Outdoor Adventures
Trail map: Available at the park and on their website
Equipment rentals: Yes
Ski lessons: Yes
Other winter activities: Sliding, camping
Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar
Lodging on site: Blackwater Lodge has 54 rooms and 26 cabins
Lodging nearby: Davis area has a few resorts and other accommodations.
Location of trails: The park is just south of Davis, WV, on Highway 32.
Weather forecast: Davis
Tourism info: Tucker County CVB
Map of local region: Davis Area

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.00  

Name of XC Area: Blackwater State Park
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Scenery was beautiful, trails marked well, groomed well, plus plenty of opportunities to go off the groomed track into fresh snow. There is a trail fee, I believe it was approximately $5 and they have rentals.
What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: AT
from: Green Bank, WV
Date submitted: March 12, 2004

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