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Posted in West Virginia December 16, 2016 by Rachel Whetstone

If You Live In West Virginia, You’ll Want To Visit This Amazing Park This Winter

Blackwater Falls State Park is a beloved West Virginia attraction, but not everyone knows how much fun it can be in the winter! Take a look at what might just be the best place to go sledding in the eastern US.

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Blackwater Falls State Park has the longest sledding run East of the Mississippi.

The sledding hill is one quarter mile long.

Sleds are available for rent at the park.

Each year the park hosts a cardboard and duct tape sled race.

You can also rent cross-country skis or snowshoes for other parts of the park.

The Sled Run & Cross Country Ski Center are open from mid-December through March 15th.

If you get cold, pay a visit to the warming hut. You can get hot drinks and freshly made soups and stews, and sit by the fire.

While you're here, of course you'll want to visit the waterfall. Sometimes it freezes in the winter!

For more information about policies and park hours, visit the park’s website.

For more fun in West Virginia this winter, take a look at these winter festivals that you won’t want to miss.

Rachel Whetstone

Rachel is proud to live in wild and wonderful West Virginia. She enjoys nature walks, photography, and discovering new restaurants all around the state.