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Seneca Creek Trail (TR515)

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  1. Areas
  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. …Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
  5. Seneca Creek Backcountry
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Length

5.3 Miles 8.5 Kilometers


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Ascent

-747' -228 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

3,875' 1,181 m

High

3,128' 953 m

Low

Conditions

Minor Issues 15 days ago
Snowy, Some Mud - Still a decent bit of snow on Huckleberry especially in the open areas. The Seneca Creek fords were pretty high and fast. History
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“A scenic trail following Seneca Creek at an easy grade.”

— Tim Haggerty
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Overview

Description

Seneca Creek Trail is a great scenic trail following Seneca Creek. There are multiple swimming holes as well as waterfalls next to the trail. It is an old forest road so it stays at an easy grade.

The trail remains relatively non-technical besides a few rock clusters and stream crossings towards the waterfall side of the trail. It connects to multiple other trails in the Seneca Creek Backcountry.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Monongahela National Forest Office

Apr 5, 2018: Monongahela National Forest Plans Big Mountain Prescribed Fire

Apr 5, 2018: Discover Nature Day Returns To Seneca Rocks Discovery Center

Apr 5, 2018: Forest Service to Host Lake Buffalo Youth Fishing Derby May 12

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  3.5 from 2 votes

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A 30ft water fall that has a swimming hole under it.
A 30ft water fall that has a swimming hole unde…
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Seneca Creek.
Seneca Creek.
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How most of Seneca Creek Trail looks.
How most of Seneca Creek Trail looks.
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The start of Swallow Rock Trail from Seneca Creek Trail.
The start of Swallow Rock Trail from Seneca Cre…
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Occasional Spruce stands. Like riding through a tunnel.
Occasional Spruce stands. Like riding through a…
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Easy trail on a gentle downhill slope from south to north, following along the creek. Mostly in the woods, so not much in the way of scenery. Sep 7, 2016

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