Spruce knob, the states highest point at 4,863, is a mile to the east. Spruce knob retreat is a four bedroom house on 40 forested mountain acres located on the road up to spruce knob, wv highest peak. Well, spruce knob at the top of spruce mountain is the highest point in the state of west virginia. This area offers backpacking and day hiking opportunities for the visitors looking to. Spruce knob, the summit of spruce mountain, is the highpoint in the state of west virginia and is also highest peak in the allegheny mountains and appalachian plateaus. Washington hall, located in wheeling, is known as the birthplace of west virginia. All necessities and materials were brought in by train. A settlement called spruce was established in 1902 near the headwaters of shavers fork of cheat river. The local landscape is a rolling, high altitude plateau known since precolonial times as the hunting ground. Not only is it the highest point in west virginia, but spruce mountain is.
The one place in west virginia that must be seen to be believed. Though the windswept height is rarely accessible in winter, the peak and the observation tower upon its summit attract thousands of visitors annually. A pendleton county builder and his houses 18811918. The first capitol building is known as the linsley institute building, built in 1858 and served as west virginias capitol for seven years. Charleston, west virginia, charleston printing company, 1984. Spruce knob mountain center, circleville, west virginia. Spruce knob seneca rocks telephone sksrt is providing broadband services to northern pocahontas county. The summit of spruce knob has a definite alpine feel, much more so than most other mountains of the southern appalachians. Hotels near spruce knob, west virginia in wv choice hotels. At 4,863 feet above sea level, spruce knob is west virginias highest peak. In 1904 the west virginia pulp and paper company later known as westvaco built a pulp mill nearby.
The highest point in west virginia, spruce knob elev. Fun facts about west virginia west virginia legislature. Spruce is a ghost town in pocahontas county, west virginia, united states. Be sure to find the usgs marker near the base of the. Spruce knob lake is a 25 acre impoundment located within the monogahela national forest, in randolph county, west virginia. Information on purchasing copies of this book can be found at the bottom of this page. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. Spruce knob to seneca creek imba epic mountain bike. The remaining red spruce was cut by timber barons, except for a 50acre tract near gaudineer knob. Nearconstant high winds deform the trees on spruce knob, the highest point in west virginia at 4,683 feet above sea level.
Spruce knob is west virginias highest point and one of my favorite places. Visitor information the spruce knob mountain center skmc is located 4,000 above sea level in pendleton county, wv. The red spruce, west virginias only native spruce, was a magnificent tree, reaching 70 to 100 feet in height and two to three feet in diameter. In every season there are an amazing adventures to embark on. West virginia dnr public access sites, fishing, float. Virtually every tree on every mountain was cut down and hauled out by horse. The opportunity to sleep in a yurt is about 30% of the reason i visited west virginia. Spruce knobseneca rocks national recreation area w. Rick diecchio of george mason university, fairfax, virginia, as a contributing investigator. A short history of logging the virgin forests of west virginia, including. We are located in the beautiful potomac highlands in the midst of the monagehela national park.
Stay on the top of the world at spruce knob campground, west virginias high point. Explore the spruce knob observation tower, spruce knob. There are so many great train rides available in west virginia, but this amazing trip combines some of the best trains and locations into one epic two day journey. West virginia has some pretty cool landscapes all around the state, but this one spot is extra special. Spruce knob in west virginia must be seen to be believed. The spruce knobseneca creek circuit has beautiful meadows, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and the best camping to be found. Although there are several approaches to the lake it can best be reached by traveling 9. The spruce knob mountain center is a 400 acre highelevation outdoor learning campus located in the potomac highlands of west virginia. The new town of spruce had a hotel with 40 rooms, complete with a store which was a branch of the pocahontas supply company store in cass, thirty five houses, and one school. Spruce knob mountain, west virginia, united states. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Spruce knob has the highest elevation in west virginia, and a number of other interesting features that make it a must for your bucket list.
Spruce knob, at 4,863 feet 1,482 m, is the highest point in the state of west virginia and the summit of spruce mountain, the highest peak in the allegheny mountains. Could i possibly envision walking through miles and miles of spruce forest with. Consider things such as access and accommodation at the base of spruce knob. Not only is it the highest point in west virginia, but spruce mountain is also the highest peak in the allegheny mountain range. Conditions at the top of spruce knob can be windy, and it has an alpine look because of its windblown, mountaintop spruce. Spruce knob seneca rocks telephone green bank office. Book your stay on your favorite vacation rentals app.
Spruce knob, at 4,863 feet 1,482 m, is the highest point in the state of west virginia and the. Spruce knob lies at an elevation of 4,863 feet 1,482 metres at the southern end of spruce mountain, a ridge extending northeastsouthwest along the western edge of pendleton county. This is the webcam overview page for spruce knob in west virginia, united states. Spruce knob retreat 4 bedrooms on 40 forested acres. Easily in the top 5 backpacking routes in the midatlantic. The principal industry in the area was logging, and later coal mining. Spruce knob, 4,861 feet at its summit and the highest point in west virginia, is located in pendleton county on spruce mountain.
With great amenities and rooms for every budget, compare and book your hotel near spruce knob, west virginia today. Spruce knob, west virginia highpoint the peak seeker. Appointments for installation can be scheduled through. Please submit any useful information about climbing spruce knob that may be useful to other climbers. Spruce knob riverton 2020 all you need to know before you. Spruce knob lake is a 25acre impoundment located in the monongahela national forest in eastern randolph county near the junction of randolph, pendleton, and pocahontas counties. Spruce knob mountain, west virginia, united states britannica. Continue on to spruce knob where is another trailhead. At 4,863 feet, the crown sits atop the summit of spruce mountain in the allegheny mountains. Appointments for installation can be scheduled through the green bank. The potomac highlands feature some of the darkest night skies in the eastern u.
Spruce knobseneca creek seneca rocks, west virginia. The dryfork serviced the towns of evenwood, jenningston, osceola, sinks of gandy, laurel fork river and the spruce knob area. Spruce knob seneca rocks telephone sksrt is providing broadband services to eastern pendleton county. All sites offer access to climbing on spruce knob, over 60 miles of hiking and backcountry trails, and fishing on spruce knob lake thats perfect for even beginners. Monongahela national forest spruce knob and spruce knob. We also have tent camping locations available on both our spruce knob and sweetwater farm campuses. Book, show me trip over the monongahela national forest, 1929 acquisition method.
The printed maps we have found of this area are fairly outdated and online maps also dont have the trails completely accurate. The best map i have found of the entire area has been from midatlantic hikes and it may be helpful to bring that along since there are lots of trail options here. Things to do near spruce knob, riverton, wv tripadvisor. The mountain, a dominant feature of the west virginia highlands which averages 4,500 feet for its 12mile length, peaks at the knob. You can view all wind and weather webcams nearby spruce knob on. The first charleston capitol, built in 18691870, was located at capitol and lee streets. At the end of cr29, go left east on fr1 and fr112 past spruce knob lake cg. Spruce knob, monongahela forest, pendleton county, w.
Book now with choice hotels near spruce knob, west virginia in undefined, wv. There is a small walking trail and a small observation tower for a better look. Bring your whole crew, swing in that rv, or choose a walk in site. The spruce knob mountain center skmc is a 400 acre highelevation nature preserve located in the potomac highlands of west virginia. Spruce was settled in 1902 along shavers fork of cheat river. This west virginia train ride travels to a ghost town. Nearconstant high winds deform the trees on spruce knob, the highest point in west virginia. Spruce knob is covered by the spruce knob, wv us topo map quadrant. The spruce knob and snowy mountain quadrangles were chosen for investigation in 2001 as part of an ongoing bedrock mapping and geochemical investigation that began with work in pendleton county, wv in 1997. The past office was moved from old spruce to spruce.
Starting at spruce knob, the tallest peak in west virginia, the hike also has a short 12 mile circuit at the summit with beautiful panoramic and views of the valley. Driving to the top of spruce mountain is perhaps the most difficult part of the journey. Vacation rentals at experience learning experience learning. History of spruce knob mountain center history of sweetwater farm. Seneca creek west virginia waterfalls west virginia. Spruce knob topo map in pendleton county, west virginia.
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