Osceola Spruce Knob

Trail Overview

The route travels primarily through Monongahela NF on maintained FS gravel roads. A section of the route passes through private land and rolling farmland on gravel road. The accent from the Forest Service Road to the summit at Spruce Knob is fully paved. Spruce Knob is the highest point in WV with 360 degree expansive views. The route passes by 2 NF camping areas and several dispersed sites can also be found. Spruce knob lake offers fishing and kayaking opportunities. Numerous hiking trailheads are located along the route. Very little cell service anywhere along route.

Difficulty

maintained gravel roads with some paved FS roads

History

Highest point in West Virginia

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