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Potomac Highlands · Waterfall & swing
Blackwater Falls
Amber water, boardwalk views, and an Almost Heaven photo stop
Begin the 6-stop experienceWhy go
A journey you can begin before the drive
Begin beside the Almost Heaven swing, then descend through a sequence of viewpoints toward the dark amber cascade of Blackwater Falls.
Travel deeper
A good trip begins with a better story.
Watch for the amber color created by tannins from hemlock and red spruce, then use the boardwalk views to choose how close you want to get to the falls.
Panoramic route
6 connected stops
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