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Blackwater Falls, Davis, West Virginia


The dark water of appropriately named Blackwater Falls comes crashing down five stories into the river below at West Virginia's Blackwater Falls State Park.



You can see the waterfall from numerous spots within the park, watching the amber-colored river plunge down and twist through the 8-mile long gorge.



The tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles is responsible for the tinted water that gives the spot its name. The falls are open year-round, with a beautiful array of wildflowers, panoramic views and a winter sled run.