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Blackwater Falls State Park

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Trails: Blackwater Falls State Park offers 16 km (10 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing, most of which are groomed. A few of the trails skirt the rim of the Blackwater River canyon and offer views of the 50-foot falls. Another 10 miles of ungroomed trails can be used for snowshoeing.
Trail fees: Adults $5 (winter 2004/5)
Tel: 304-478-3775
Snow report:
Nearest town: Davis, WV
Web site: Blackwater Falls State Park
Trail map: Available at the park and on the park's website
Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment, sleds and snowshoes
Ski lessons:
Other winter activities: Sliding, snowshoeing
Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar, indoor pool
Lodging on site: Blackwater Lodge has 54 rooms and suites and 26 cabins.
Lodging nearby: The Davis area has a few resorts and other accommodations.
Weather forecast: Davis
Tourism info: Tucker County CVB | Ski the Valley
Location of trails: Blackwater Falls State Park is just southwest of Davis, WV. From the west side of Davis take Route 29 (Blackwater Falls Road) south to the park.
Map of local region: Blackwater Falls State Park

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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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