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Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
RoutesPlaces to seeNorth AmericaUnited StatesWest VirginiaPendleton County
Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
The Top 9 Attractions in Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area is a region where 9
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 30, 2025
Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
Highlight • Rest Area
The Seneca Rocks Discovery Center building is open Friday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, April through October: fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/?recid=7050
Stop in to learn more about Seneca Rocks and the surrounding area.
Stop in to learn more about Seneca Rocks and the surrounding area.
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Seneca Rocks Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
There is a large observation deck on the north side of Seneca Rocks, just below the crags, that looks out over the valley to the west. It is discouraged to hike farther without proper climbing experience and gear.
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Spruce Knob Observation Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Whispering Spruce trail is an easy half a mile round, taking you past an observation tower and several good view points over the nearby valleys and ridges. Spruce Knob …
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Chimney Top Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
This vantage point offers excellent views and is generally less crowded than other nearby sites like Seneca Rocks. The top can be windy.
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Spruce Knob – Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
Highlight • Natural Monument
Spruce Knob - Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area was the first NRA to be designated in the USDA Forest Service, established by Congress in 1965. The area covers around 100,000 …
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North Fork Mountain Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The North Fork Mountain Trail is a favorite among hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers. The trail is 24 miles long and travels along the ridge of North Fork Mountain. The …
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Piper PA-23 Crash Site
Highlight • Historical Site
The remains of a Piper PA23 aircraft (tail number NY141Y) that crashed in the mountains on October 31, 1973, killing both pilot and passenger. The site is located approximately 75 yards to the left of the trail, if heading northbound.
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Waterfall Campsite
Highlight • Waterfall
Just opposite the waterfall is a small campsite, which fits about three to four tents plus a few hammocks.
Great location with easy access to the stream, a large campfire …
Great location with easy access to the stream, a large campfire …
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Chimney Top Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
This vantage point offers excellent views and is generally less crowded than other nearby sites like Seneca Rocks. The top can be windy.
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