Near Bear Rocks Trail
Bear Rocks Trail
Near Bear Rocks Trail
Bear Rocks trail
Near Bear Rocks Trail
Beautiful fall Color on Bear Rock Trail, early October.
Near Bear Rocks Trail
Dolly Sods looks a lot more like Canada than the Appalachian Mountains of the Northeast US.
Near Bear Rocks Trail
It's a great start to the hike, with open views of the high altitude plateau within Monongahela National Forest.

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Bear Rocks Trail

4.4 (9 Ratings)
Bear Rocks trail is one of the main entry points to the Dolly Sods Wilderness.
2.3
mi
Distance
424
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Limited or no access from October through April 15th.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.35mi
Distance
424ft
Elevation Gain
318ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
4,072ft
High Point
3,785ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Bear Rocks Trail is an easy to intermediate hike with some rocky sections along the trail and potentially wet areas during heavy periods of rain. Bear Rocks Trail intersects with the Dobbin Grade Trail and Raven Ridge Trail for an extended hike. Dobbin Grade Trail can be VERY wet and muddy in the bog area - so be aware and prepared!

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November 02, 2025
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November 02, 2025
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