Spruce Knob

This review is rather delayed, as the last time I visited this place was in June 2013. My dad and I went on a backpacking trip in Seneca Creek that went very well, my first in a long time. After we finished, we decided to check out what was nearby before we went home, being summer above all. We noticed that Spruce Knob was nearby and decided to check it out. It's the first state high point that I ever accomplished and the first in a long, long line. Since then, I've visited the high points of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Utah, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi, that's roughly chronologically, more than my other family members. This marks the onset of a great voyage whose completion is yet to be seen, depending if I've tackled all the easy ones. The point itself is really interesting; there's rock outcrops that are fun for kids of all ages and the observation tower provides a very convincing view, weather permitting.
5 9 years ago (01-02-2018)

Awesome ride on my Harley, nicely paved road all the way to the top. Beautiful views everywhere... spectacular views from the observation tower at the summit.
5 8 years ago (05-03-2018)

SO GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! If u got a chance to stop in West Virginia, come to Spruce Knob, the highest point in our state, and the most beyond spectacular view for all of West Virginia. Nothing in West Virginia can best it.
5 9 years ago (30-12-2017)

An absolutely wonderful park with a nice yet challenging backpacking trail. I was able to complete the Spruce Knob / Seneca Creek trail as an overnight, and loved it. Depending on your fitness level, this could absolutely be a two day trip, but either way it is an amazing experience. Be prepared to cross the creek, several times. So, either bring a whole lot of socks or a pair of shoes to cross the creek in. You are also allowed to have fires at the pre established camp sites, in the pre established fore rings, which was a nice surprise.
5 9 years ago (24-12-2017)

Great views at the top. Easy 3 minutes walk from the parking, without much up downs except for the part with many rocks to walk on. The road to the parking lot is a bit narrow when passing another car, but no problem if you go off a bit to the side. Just be careful around the corners.. some cars came flying.
5 9 years ago (05-10-2017)