Sledding at Blackwater Falls State Park is a heart-racing quarter mile dash down a steep mountain slope.

Blackwater Falls State Park is a canyon in eastern West Virginia in the Monongahela National Forest.

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The natural beauty is reason enough to visit the park but in the cold winter months a new reason emerges – sledding!

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After you sled down you don't even have to race back up the hill. There is a huge conveyor belt that does all the heavy lifting, Huzzah!

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If you book the right time you can ride down the mountain under a coral sky. There isn't much that can top that beauty.

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There is a lot more than just sledding at Blackwater Falls.

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There are several amazing short trails perfect for winter hiking.

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With everything there is to do in Blackwater Falls State Park plan to make a weekend out of the trip and stay at the stunning lodge.

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Blackwater Falls State Park should be on your short list for winter adventure.

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Sledding at Blackwater Falls State Park is a heart-racing quarter mile dash down a steep mountain slope.

Blackwater Falls State Park is a canyon in eastern West Virginia in the Monongahela National Forest.

Learn More

The natural beauty is reason enough to visit the park but in the cold winter months a new reason emerges – sledding!

Learn More

After you sled down you don't even have to race back up the hill. There is a huge conveyor belt that does all the heavy lifting, Huzzah!

Learn More

If you book the right time you can ride down the mountain under a coral sky. There isn't much that can top that beauty.

Learn More

There is a lot more than just sledding at Blackwater Falls.

Learn More

There are several amazing short trails perfect for winter hiking.

Learn More

With everything there is to do in Blackwater Falls State Park plan to make a weekend out of the trip and stay at the stunning lodge.

Learn More

Blackwater Falls State Park should be on your short list for winter adventure.

Learn More

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