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Hiking At the Cabins
Top of the Rocks: This rock takes you to the top of the sheer rock cliff at the cabins. You view of the
cabins and surround area are spectacular. At the overlook there is a sheer drop, so be very careful.
Overlook in Hopeville Canyon - This hike is on a logging road, then a trail thru the woods.
It takes you to an overlook of the Warner Fields and Hopeville Canyon. At the overlook there is a sheer drop,
so be very careful.
Warner Fields (Time Unknown 1+ mile) This hike follows a logging
road to a large field were turkey and deer can be seen.
Third Big Hole (Time Unknown 1 mile) - This hike is upstream of the
cabins. The third big hole is a very large body of water with rock cliffs, sandy beaches, and seclusion., which
is a great place for a private swim or fishing.
1 Mile of Stream Access (Time Unknown 1 mile) - This hike is the easiest.
It follows the road accessing the cabins. It follows the river which goes thru the property. At any
time you can leave the road and venture closer to the stream.
*** Each cabin contains a guest book with additional directions and information about each
hike. The photo gallery contains pictures from most of these hikes.
Hiking Nearby
There is so much nearby hiking we cannot list all hikes. We only list a few of our favorites
to get you started on your search.
Seneca Rocks(13 miles/15 minutes) Purchased by the federal government
in 1969, Seneca Rocks is a magnificent formation rising nearly 900 ft. above the North Fork River. The formation
is a white/gray Tuscarora quartzite approximately 250 ft. thick. Views of the valley and river from the top of
Seneca Rocks are spectacular.
There are 3 ways to the top of Seneca Rocks:
1st a very well maintained hiking trail “Out the back of the Seneca Rocks Visitor Center,
across the bridge, up the mountain to the overlook.”
2nd Yokum’s Stables provide a horseback riding trop from Yokum’s Vacation Land.
3rd Rock climbers have a unique opportunity to try over 375 major mapped climbing routes,
varying in degree.
Web Site: http://www.senecarocks.com/
Dolly Sods - (14 miles/20 minutes to Bear Rocks) - A federally designated wilderness area, the Dolly Sods Wilderness, is a highly elevated
plain of windswept moors on the Allegheny Plateau. It is known for its upland bogs and sweeping vista.
Dolly Sods is the home to the one-sided Spruce trees and vegetation only found in Canada.
A scenic overlook and the Northland Loop interpretive trail permit access to the scenic area
without wilderness skills. Also, hiking at Bear Rocks is easy. At Bear Rocks you can stand on a limestone
outcrop overlooking New Creek Mountain, the North Fork Mountain Range and the vast North Fork River Valley. A map
of trails is a must for any backcountry hiking on Dolly Sods.
Web Site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/dolly_scenic.html
Spruce Knob (28 miles/40 minutes to lake) At 4861 feet above sea level
Spruce Knob is West Virginia’s Highest Point.
A stone and steel observation tower sits atop the Knob, providing visitors with a 360 degree
view. The ½ mile Whispering Spruce Trail circles the knob and provides panoramic views. At Spruce
Knob Lake anglers may enjoy fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout. Many native trout streams originate
at the top of Spruce Knob. A map of trails is a must for any backcountry hiking on Spruce Knob.
Web Site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/sksrnra.html
North Fork Mountain Trail (7 miles/10 minutes) The North Fork Mountain
Trail follows the ridge top along the western rim of the Smoke Hole Canyon. This 24-mile trail has countless views
of the Smoke Hole canyon and North Fork valley. Drinking water is not available so remember to bring your own.
From high points, the Blue Ridge Mountains are visible to the east.
The trail can be accessed by three trail heads. The 1st is the North Fork Mountain Trail.
The second is Redmond Run Trail. The third is the at the Fire tower. Each of these trail heads intersects
the main trail.
Web Site: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/westvirginia/preserves/art1213.html
Seneca Creek (17 Miles/20 minutes to parking area) One of our favorite
trails. The trail is an old logging road that winds through spruce pines and meadows for 3 miles. At
this point you will see the 1st and largest waterfall on Seneca Creek. The trail runs parallel to Seneca
Creek to the top of Spruce Knob. From the 1st waterfall to the 2nd (2 miles) is the best part of the trail.
You will find clear pools filled with native rainbow trout. You must backtrack the trail to return.
You can bike or hike the trail. About 2 1/2 miles on the trail you will cross private
property. Leave the property as you find it. We have had no problems crossing the property.
Black Water Falls (45 miles/60 minutes)
Black Water Falls State Park with 1688 acres is named after the amber-colored waters that plunge
five stories at Black Water Falls, then twist and tumble through an eight-mile-long gorge. The “black” water
is a result of leached tannic acids from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles.
Hiking trails and observation points are easy to access in Black Water Falls State Park.
“The Gentle Trail” provides stairways and boardwalks that lead to the base of the falls for a close-up view.
Blackwater Falls State Park is a great place to spend a day.
Web Site: http://www.smokehole.com/
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