Dolly Sods North information and trails page

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About the Site:

The original purpose of this site was to map and give general information of the Dolly Sods North Area in the Monongahela National Forest. Within this site you can learn more about Dolly Sods North and view detailed maps of the area. I've since been exploring more of the surrounding areas of the Monongahela National Forest and have become pretty much hooked. Although a four hour drive away, when it's time to take a backpacking trip this is the place to go. Period.

As you will see from the maps of the Dolly Sods plateau, the Dolly Sods North, Dolly Sods Wilderness, and Roaring Plains are basically one contiguous area separated by land use designations only. On the west side of the plateau is Cannaan Valley State Park and Resort, Timberline Resort, Whitegrass Cross-Country Ski Touring Center, and Blackwater Falls State Park. On the east side you'll find Seneca Rocks, North Fork Mountain, and the Smoke Hole Canyon. To the south is the Spruce Knob Recreation Area the states highest point (4863ft). The entire area is jammed full of opportunities for all types of recreation. Check the links section for a more complete list of destinations and resources.

This site is primarily devoted to the backpacking opportunities in this area of the MNF. In addition to the Dolly Sods North trail system, you can also find maps of Dolly Sods Wilderness, Roaring Plains, North Fork Mountain, and Spruce Knob. Check out the Dolly Sods area map loaded with interactive pictures and video.