Seneca Creek Trail
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West Virginia · Pendleton County

Seneca Creek Trail

Stream valley hike with waterfalls and wilderness access.

Rating
Length
6.0 mi
Difficulty
6
County
Pendleton
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About This Trail

Part of a 70-mile backcountry system in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks area, this trail follows a crystal-clear, spring-fed mountain stream through the Monongahela National Forest. Multiple bridgeless creek crossings lead to 30-foot Upper Seneca Creek Falls at the trail’s dramatic finale.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.8175, -79.4111
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Getting There

From Elkins, take Route 33 east for 18 miles to County Road 3 (Rich Mountain Road). Turn right, continue through Job, then follow CR-29 (Whitmer Road) for 15 miles to trailheads along Seneca Creek in Monongahela National Forest.

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