Rock Climbing - Seneca Rocks
Description
A classic multi-pitch traditional climbing area, the only one of its kind between New York and North Carolina. There are over 400 routes ranging from 5.0 to 5.12d. There are only a handfull of spots that can be climbed by top-rope. Two climbing guide buisnesses offer their services at Seneca - Seneca Rocks Climbing School and Seneca Rocks Mountain Guides
Directions from Morgantown
take I-79 south to Weston (exit 99). Take rt. 33 east to Elkins. Continue on 33 east for 35 miles to Seneca Rocks. Turn left at intersection and then a right into the climbers parking area.
Travel Time: 2hr
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Whitewater, Fishing, Sight Seeing
Address: Potomac Ranger District, HC 59, Box 240, Petersburg, WV 26847, 1.5 miles south of Petersburg off Rt. 28/55
Phone/Email: 304-257-4488 (Voice & TDD)
Web resources: www.rockclimbing.com/routes/listArea.php?AreaID=117 www.getbeta.com/location_climbing.asp?locID=57
ORC Resources: Books -"Seneca, The Climbers Guide" - Tony Barns; "Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland"- Eric J. Horst
