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A 30-foot waterfall that feeds a plunge pool and is surrounded by a bowl of rock and boulders.

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 acres of unspoiled land and contains the highest peak in West Virginia (Spruce Knob). This area is a favorite among rock climbers, but is also a great place to visit for hiking, mountain biking, camping, and landscape photography.

A 30-foot waterfall that feeds a plunge pool and is surrounded by a bowl of rock and boulders.

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.

The Seneca Rocks Discovery Center building is open Friday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, April through October: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/?recid=7050 Stop in to learn more about Seneca Rocks and the surrounding area.

With an elevation of 4,863 feet Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia. The observation tower offers amazing views over the Appalachians – it's worth walking up the steps of the tower!

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 is the highest point in West Virginia, at 4863ft/1482m. The observation tower is accessible via stairs and opens up to a large platform on top. View is restricted by some of the trees around the tower, there is a much better view further down the trail. Trail is very easy, mainly gravel. No special hiking shoes required.