Blackwater Canyon Trail
Blackwater Canyon Trail, Hendricks, WV 26271
Trail🪢 Leash required
10.6 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
420 reviews
Blackwater Canyon Trail cuts 10.6 miles through Hendricks' canyon with dense shade, stream water access, and trailhead parking for leashed hikes. Rail-trail surface eases walking. Bring bug spray for wooded areas.
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Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Blackwater Canyon Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Hendricks, West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 39.0822, -79.6261
- Trail miles
- 10.6
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.3 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.3/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.7 from 420 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 10.6 miles of trail
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Dog policy
10.6-mile rail-trail through Blackwater Canyon. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
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