Английская Википедия:Elakala Falls
The Elakala Falls are a series of four waterfalls of Shays Run[1] as it descends into the Blackwater Canyon in West Virginia. They are within Blackwater Falls State Park[2] and are quite popular among photographers, with the ease of access for the first waterfall, and the relatively low traffic of the other waterfalls in the series.[3]Шаблон:Rp The first of the series of waterfalls is Шаблон:Convert in height and is easily accessible from park trails. It is the second most popular waterfall in the park.[4] From the official Elakala trail there is a bridge over the top of the first waterfall offering easy access and views.[3]Шаблон:Rp The remaining three waterfalls of the series are progressively more difficult to access, and have no official marked trails to them.[4] The gorge is nearly 200 feet deep at this section accounting for the difficulty of the descent to the lower waterfalls of the series.
Шаблон:Multiple image The second waterfall is only Шаблон:Convert tall and is the smallest in the series, yet remains popular by the well-worn path from the first falls. The third waterfall of the series is the highest at Шаблон:Convert tall but is particularly difficult to reach.[4] It has a path worn to it but is very steep and rocky terrain. Traveling beyond the second waterfall should be considered for experienced hikers only due to the danger of descending the canyon without trails. The fourth and final waterfall of the series is considered quite dangerous to access, with no trails, and should not be attempted by inexperienced hikers.[3]Шаблон:Rp
The name of the waterfalls comes from a Native American legend, although several significantly different versions exist. According to one account it involves a princess named Elakala who threw herself over the edge of the first waterfall when her lover scorned her.[4] Another account of the legend involves a Massawomee warrior named Elakala who was girl-shy and fell to his death from the falls while being pursued by two women of his tribe.[5]Шаблон:Rp Similar legends exist for many waterfalls in the eastern United States, and there is, of course, no way to confirm these stories.[4]
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- Waterfalls of West Virginia
- Landforms of Tucker County, West Virginia
- Tourist attractions in Tucker County, West Virginia
- West Virginia placenames of Native American origin
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