Near Gentle Trail
Blackwater Falls in February from the lower viewing platform.
Near Gentle Trail
Ice next to Blackwater Falls in February.
Near Gentle Trail
View of the Blackwater Falls from the observation deck.
Near Gentle Trail
Trees growing out of the boulders by the parking area

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Gentle Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A 0.25-mile out-and-back that leads to an observation deck that overlooks the Blackwater Falls.
0.1
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Distance
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Gain
easy
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Flatter
Steeper
0.08mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
3,110ft
High Point
3,093ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A short path from the parking area to an observation deck overlooking the Falls--with a bench at about the halfway point.

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