Potomac Highlands · Tucker County

Where to stay near Blackwater Canyon Trail

The Blackwater Canyon Trail is a ten-mile rail trail on the old Western Maryland grade between Thomas and Hendricks in Tucker County, dropping about 1,300 feet through the Blackwater Canyon. It passes the Douglas Falls and the Kennedy coke ovens near the upper end. It is part of the Allegheny Highlands Trail network and a popular downhill mountain bike shuttle ride.

Places to stay near Blackwater Canyon Trail

We're still adding properties near Blackwater Canyon Trail.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Thomas , Davis and Parsons .

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Where should you stay near Blackwater Canyon Trail?

Blackwater Canyon Trail has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Blackwater Canyon Trail is known for its cabins, vacation rentals and hotels. Until listings go live here, Thomas, Davis and Parsons are the closest places to stay.

Nearby attractions

  • Blackwater Falls

    A 57 foot falls on the Blackwater River near Davis, tannin-stained amber by hemlock and spruce needles. A boardwalk of over 200 steps drops to the viewing platforms.

  • Lindy Point

    A rock platform reached by a half mile trail in Blackwater Falls State Park, looking down the Blackwater Canyon. It faces west and is the standard sunset overlook in Tucker County.

Blackwater Canyon Trail: what people ask

Where should I stay near Blackwater Canyon Trail?
We're still adding properties near Blackwater Canyon Trail. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Thomas, Davis and Parsons.
What is there to do near Blackwater Canyon Trail?
Blackwater Canyon Trail is a good base for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, birding and history and heritage. Blackwater Falls and Lindy Point are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Blackwater Canyon Trail?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Blackwater Canyon Trail?
Thomas, Davis and Parsons are all good alternatives if Blackwater Canyon Trail is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Blackwater Canyon Trail?
Blackwater Falls State Park, Canaan Valley and Otter Creek Wilderness are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.