Nine hundred feet of Tuscarora sandstone lays vigil over a landscape of agricultural valleys, fish-filled rivers and outrageous outcroppings that jut from the surrounding mountaintops. Located in the heart of the Mountain Highlands, Seneca Rocks is one of West Virginia‘s most unique geographical wonders and a perfect vacation spot.

Great Outdoors
Rock climbers come from around the world to challenge the craggy face of Seneca Rocks. Beginners seek out the area climbing guides or try the unique self-belayed climbing adventure — the Via Ferrata at Nelson Rocks Preserve near Circleville.
Seneca Rocks is also the home of the Monongahela National Forest’s Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. There’s plenty of hiking trails, plus a Granny Trail to the top of the rocks.

Cave Country
Rocks on top, caves underneath, this area is famous for its caving and commercial caverns — Seneca Caverns on Rt. 33 and Smoke Hole Caverns to [...]

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