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Elakala Falls – Balanced Rock loop from Blackwater Falls State Park

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Elakala Falls – Balanced Rock loop from Blackwater Falls State Park

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Elakala Falls – Balanced Rock loop from Blackwater Falls State Park

00:29

3.83km

70m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Hotel

1

228 m

Elakala Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A series of waterfalls within Shays Run. A bridge crosses the top of the first waterfall, making it the most easily viewed. The additional waterfalls are off trail and require visitors to descend along the watercourse.

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2

1.96 km

Balanced Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Balanced Rock is a super unique natural landmark within Blackwater Falls State Park. There is an illusion of one rock balancing on another, but this is actually one solid sandstone …

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3

3.50 km

Blackwater Falls State Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Blackwater Falls State Park, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, covers 2,358 acres and features scenic trails, dense forests, and beautiful waterfalls. The park's highlight is the 57-foot Blackwater Falls, known …

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3.83 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

590 m

292 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

539 m

350 m

< 100 m

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