Cascade
Blackwater Falls — 62ft Cascade in West Virginia
Blackwater Falls is a 62-foot cascade waterfall in Tucker County, West Virginia, reached by an easy walk over 0.5 miles.
62 ft (18.9 m)0.5 mi · easy
Best season
year round
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed
Permit
Not required
County
Tucker County
Trail beta
Boardwalk overlooks are within Blackwater Falls State Park—no permit required.
Photography tip
Year-round light stays soft here, so pack a 3-stop ND filter to keep Blackwater Falls's tiered flow silky without blowing out the highlights.
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