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Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
Elkins, WV
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Dec
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20°F -6°C
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Jan
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Feb
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May
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What's Near Dolly Sods Wilderness Area

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Canaan Valley Resort £94 6.7 mi 10.7 km 3 of 5 stars
4-U Motel and Restaurant N/A 10.2 mi 16.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Smoke Hole Family Log Cabins and Motel N/A 10.4 mi 16.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Yokum's Vacationland N/A 10.6 mi 17.0 km 3 of 5 stars
South Branch Inn Moorefield N/A 22.7 mi 36.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
Sirianni's Cafe 12.2 mi 19.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Hellbenders Burritos 12.3 mi 19.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Bright Morning Breakfast 12.3 mi 19.7 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Canaan Valley Resort 7.9 mi 12.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Seneca Rocks Discovery Center 8.7 mi 14.0 km 4 of 5 stars
White Grass Touring and Cafe 11.1 mi 17.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Pockets of Paradise” Sierra Magazine
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Elkins
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Traveller Description: Located in the Monongahela National Forest, this 10,215-acre area is one of the few wilderness areas on the East Coast.
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Viewing foliage

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3 of 5 stars
QuonsetKitty
La Grange, Texas
20 Oct 2009

Bear Rocks in Dolly Sods was a pleasant experience, but the effort to get there was high considering what it Dolly Sods has to offer. If you are an overnight backpacker, it appears that Dolly Sods offers solitude and a unique environment. However, if you are a day-tripper it is a very limited experience. Getting to the entrance to Dolly... more

“Dolly Sods North Hike”
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4 of 5 stars
prazenicaj
Pittsburg, PA
23 Aug 2009

Bear Rocks Trail - Raven Ridge Trail - Rocky Ridge Trail - Dobbin Grade Trail Loop (about 11 miles). Did this hike on a Thursday and saw very few people... not a sole once we got onto Raven Ridge Trail. Mid August is a great time to do this hike - there were billions (not kidding!!) of berries - blueberries... more

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3 of 5 stars
SilverZebra
Maryland
16 Oct 2008

Everyone knows that Dolly Sods is one the major wilderness areas in WV. It is certainly true that there is a large expanse of wilderness, so you really can get away from civilization. Yes, there are great views from Bear Rocks. The open areas without trees (The Sods) are unusual. The bogs have environmental interest. But Dolly Sods takes real... more

“Dolly Sods: A great day-trip”
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5 of 5 stars
carolph
Bethel Park, PA
29 Nov 2006
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Having been to the area twice, we can hardily recommend it. The altitude and winds encourage an almost Canadian eco structure. There are great trails through rocky forests with bogs, blueberry bushes, mountain laurel etc. We have encountered very few hikers and once saw recently made paw prints of some type of big cat. On the very top of the... more

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