The Blackwater River in the Canyon has also been recognized by government agencies and has been nominated for Wild and Scenic Rivers status. The view from Lindy Point is unsurpassed in the area, and justifiably famous. The Point has been the scene of numerous weddings. The Canyon itself is also famous for providing the longest continuos whitewater rapid in the West Virginia, water so wild it is only suited for expert kayakers who flock to the challenge of negotiating the Blackwater River in its Canyon stretch. In the Canaan Valley above the Canyon, the Blackwater River draws canoers who paddle its placid waters to observe wildlife.
Mountain biking the Canyon s rail-trail is very popular in summer.
In winter the trail is used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Fishing, camping, hiking and caving are some of the activities that attract visitors to the Canyon and the Blackwater Falls State Park. The Blackwater Canyon offers some of the most challenging hunting in West Virginia. The size and the steepness of the canyon walls, combined with the rocky outcrops and dense vegetation, present a challenge that the most adept hunters crave. The Canyon has been noted for its black bear hunting, but in this remote areas the bears definitely have the advantage.