Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia is famous. Famous for waterfalls, that is – Blackwater Falls and Elakala Falls being prime examples. But another, less-talked-about feature of this famous state park is the overlooks. And if you like to work a little bit for your view so that you appreciate it all the more, then you’ll want to explore the Pase Point Trail in West Virginia at the Harold S. Walters Nature Center in Blackwater Falls State Park.
The Pase Point Trail, which can be hiked at any time of year, is a moderately trafficked trail in Blackwater Falls State Park that begins at the Harold S. Walters Nature Center.
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The trail is 4.2 miles long, and leads to a beautiful view of Blackwater Canyon.
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Along the way, enjoy strolling through a lush forest dotted with rhododendron tunnels and beside a beautiful mountain lake. The lake, and the view from Pase Point, changes with each passing season.
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In winter, the landscape is laced in neutral browns or bright whites, complimented by the deep evergreen of the rhododendron.
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In the spring, wildflowers abound. In summer, the forests are verdant and cool.
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In autumn, the leaves paint colorful brushstrokes up and down the canyon walls, as far as the eye can see.
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To locate this trail, head southwest from the nature center around the south end of Pendleton Lake. Cross Pendleton Creek on a charming footbridge and then plunge into the lush forest. Follow the red blazes to stay on the Pase Point Trail!
Miranda Van Bramer / Alltrails The overlook, a rock outcropping, is approximately 1.2 miles into the hike.
To learn more about the hike to Pase Point Overlook, visit AllTrails for a map, reviews from other hikers, and more. Or if you’d rather try an overlook you don’t have to hike to, consider Pendleton Overlook.
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The overlook, a rock outcropping, is approximately 1.2 miles into the hike.
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Address: Harold S. Walters Nature Center, Davis, WV 26260, USA
