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Another beautiful falls in the Blackwater Falls State Park.

This is another easy one to get to. Clear path and boardwalk to the top of the falls. However you really don't get the true beauty of it from the top.

Going down to the bottom of the falls was a bit unclear due to the thick snow and potentially dangerous with the ice. We luckily had our ice clamps from Banff Canada to use during these winter getaways so we were OK. It also is a steep hill with ice so be careful.

But the bottom of the falls is so worth it. Take your time but coming down at the bottom...

Elakala Falls is a beautiful waterfall and an easy short hike within Blackwater Falls State Park in WV. To get there navigate for the main lodge in the park, and the path to the falls will be to the left of the building as you face its main entrance. The trail to the falls is short, though to get down to where the prettiest photos are taken it gets a little treacherous/slippery - so wear good shoes to negotiate the mud and wet rock. Afterwards the walk to balanced rock deeper into the park gives a nice change of pace in surroundings if you're...

Absolutely beautiful falls!! The trail starts a little easy but it takes some climbing down once you get close to the falls. If you have bad knees I don't recommend trying this trail. It's .50 of a mile. You can find the beginning near the front of blackwater lodge. It's a beautiful spot and you can go right up to the water. I highly recommend going it's not a long journey but gorgeous and I can't wait to go back!! It's now on my list of places to visit no matter how many...