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West Virginia
Seneca Rocks

Seneca Rocks Trail

Seneca Rocks, WV
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Seneca Rocks Trail
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Distance
3.12 miles
Elevation Gain
784 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Added by Lucas Gashi

Seneca Rocks sits 900 feet above the North Fork River and offers up 360 degree views of the surrounding area. Be sure to bring your camera!

Seneca Rocks is probably one of the best known landmarks in West Virginia. This iconic formation sits 900 feet above the North Fork River. I highly recommend anyone interested in taking a trip to West Virginia take some time to visit Seneca Rocks. These rock formations are really an amazing site.

The hike from the parking lot is 3 miles out-and-back with a lot of switchbacks and stair cases. The hike uphill is a little tough, so wear hiking boots and take your time. The summit has a viewing platform, but past the platform is nice little rock scramble to the second summit with 360°views. If you really want to explore Seneca Rocks, bring your climbing gear with you and climb to the top, 900 feet of pure adrenaline rush.

Just down the street from Seneca Rocks Trailhead, you can camp at Seneca Shadows Campground. This is a beautiful place to camp with awesome views overlooking Seneca Rocks and a great spot to take night pictures.

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Katie Croson
10/17/2022
Bday hike
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Michael Gray
2/11/2021
Whoops!
The campground across the street from Seneca Rocks is Princess Snowbird. Seneca Shadows is located about a mile southwest, on top of the ridge ...
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Stephen Catalano
8/11/2020
Climb here!
Great spot for climbing as well. Theres a great guiding service, give em a call https://www.blueridgemtnguides.com/seneca-rocks-climbing.html
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Mike Kelly
3/17/2020
Only way to get high!
It's a tough one (even though the trail is paved in places and well marked) and you'll be feeling it when you get to ...
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Aaron Coon
7/26/2018
Amazing
This was one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. Totally worth the hike and trip.
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Michael Graw
8/29/2017
Amazing view
This hike is steep - basically 1,000 feet straight up for a mile - but totally worth it. The view is spectacular in all ...
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Brandon Dewey
4/25/2017
Amazing view from the top
The hike to the top is worth the view, I highly recommend it.
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Kama Solonoski
11/26/2016
Great Hike
This was one of my first large elevation gain hikes when I first started hiking. Trail was beautiful. Series of switchbacks up the mountain. ...
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Lim Tong
1/27/2016
Baby Old Rag
If you've done Old Rag in Shenandoah, this is his baby brother. Switch back hike from base to summit with a small rock scrabble ...
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Jim P
1/20/2016
One of the best short and easy get always you can find. You can hike the switchbacks and meet the climbers at the top!
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Briana McElfish
10/26/2015
A must see!
Hike to the top is fairly easy and short, and rewarding with a spectacular view. You don't need to be a climber to go trampsing about.
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