Up
in the northeast corner of West Virginia, where Maryland takes its big bite,
is Blackwater Falls State Park ( a couple miles from the town of Davis).
This park protects several waterfalls which are not only inspiring but very
accessible.
Getting
there is very straight forward. From I-79, take exit 99 and follow US-33
east to US-219 NORTH (about 36 miles). Turn left and follow US-219 to Thomas
(about 34 miles) and turn right onto WV-32 which will take you into Davis.
Just look for the sign marking the entrance road to Blackwater Falls State Park
(it will be on your right).
If
you are coming from I-81, take exit 247 and follow US-33 north, through
Harrisonburg, to Harman (about 76 miles). Turn right onto WV-32. (Note: if
it is winter and the snow is bad, continue on US-33 to Thomas and turn right
onto WV-32 which will take you into Davis. Then follow the directions in the
previous paragraph.)
Assuming
no snow, follow WV-32 all the way to Davis (about 21 miles). In Davis, just
look for the sign marking the entrance road to Blackwater Falls State Park
(it will be on your left).
In
the park, follow the signs to the Lodge. At the lodge there is a short trail
(Elakala Trail) that goes to the Elakala Falls Overlook.
More
about Elakala Falls:
Photos of Elakala Falls
