Waterfall Hero Hikes: Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area

Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area is a 100,000-acre area within the Potomac Ranger District of Monongahela National Forest. The Recreation Area was established by Congress in 1965, the first National Recreation Area in a National Forest. Within the area is Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia at 4,863 feet above sea level, Smoke Hole Canyon, and Seneca Rocks, a world-class rock climbing destination.

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Trails:

Seneca Rocks Trail (#563):

Seneca Rocks Trail leads about 1.5 miles up to the top of Seneca Rocks.

Whispering Spruce Trail (#567):

Whispering Spruce Trail is a half-mile loop trail leading to the lookout tower on Spruce Knob.

Points of Interest:

Seneca Rocks:

Seneca Rocks are a set of tall cliffs over Potomac River. It is considered a world-class rock-climbing destination and a 1.5 mile trail leads to an overlook at the top.

Spruce Knob:

Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia at 4,863 feet above sea level. A lookout tower is at the summit and it's easily accessible from the short Whispering Spruce Trail.