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Falls Run #2
Blackwater Falls State Park
This waterfall on Falls Run is rarely seen or photographed, no official trails mark the way and many have no clue of its existance. Long before Kevin Adams - the popular waterfall guidebook author - wrote his waterfall guide to VA and WV, I sought out this falls. I started my search on the wrong side of the creek and followed what turned out to be a deer trail into an impenetrable rhododendron jungle surrounded by deer poo!
I soon found a much easier way down along Falls Run and although it does require fighting some rhody, it ends with a remarkable view of a waterfall full of character and beauty. From this vantage point one can also catch glimpses of Blackwater Falls and the Blackwater River down below.
You have to time it right to get good shots of the waterfalls on Falls Run as it is a smaller stream and requires lots of rainfall - in drier times it is but a trickle.
Enjoyed showing my friend Bill this waterfall on our recent trip earlier in the month . . .
Going to post and run - I have some windshield time in front of me today but hope to begin catching up w/ everyone this evening . . .
Character
Falls Run #2
Blackwater Falls State Park
This waterfall on Falls Run is rarely seen or photographed, no official trails mark the way and many have no clue of its existance. Long before Kevin Adams - the popular waterfall guidebook author - wrote his waterfall guide to VA and WV, I sought out this falls. I started my search on the wrong side of the creek and followed what turned out to be a deer trail into an impenetrable rhododendron jungle surrounded by deer poo!
I soon found a much easier way down along Falls Run and although it does require fighting some rhody, it ends with a remarkable view of a waterfall full of character and beauty. From this vantage point one can also catch glimpses of Blackwater Falls and the Blackwater River down below.
You have to time it right to get good shots of the waterfalls on Falls Run as it is a smaller stream and requires lots of rainfall - in drier times it is but a trickle.
Enjoyed showing my friend Bill this waterfall on our recent trip earlier in the month . . .
Going to post and run - I have some windshield time in front of me today but hope to begin catching up w/ everyone this evening . . .