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Blackwater Falls – Elakala Falls loop from Blackwater Falls State Park

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Tucker County

Blackwater Falls – Elakala Falls loop from Blackwater Falls State Park

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Blackwater Falls – Elakala Falls loop from Blackwater Falls State Park

02:42

9.74km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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756 m

Blackwater Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Blackwater Falls gives this state park its name, and a visit to the cascade makes it clear why the waterfall is the centerpiece of the property. There are a couple …

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2.10 km

Yellow Birch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Yellow Birch Trail is one of the least trafficked paths within Blackwater Falls State Park. The trail follows yellow blazes and trail markers the entire time while passing through …

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4.56 km

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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4.98 km

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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9.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.40 km

1.84 km

1.60 km

887 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

2.84 km

2.57 km

386 m

295 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

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Saturday 15 August

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Blackwater Falls – Elakala Falls loop from Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls

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Blackwater Falls State Park

Elakala Falls

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