Dolly Sods Wilderness

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Located in Grant, Randolph and Tucker Counties, West Virginia, the Dolly Sods Wilderness spans over 17,371 acres in the Monongahela National Forest. The Dolly Sods Wilderness, which is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, contains much of the Red Creek drainage and contains heath and bog eco-types, more commonly typical to southern Canada.

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The northern end does not have much water available at the campsites. Be sure to bring plenty of water!

Recommended Routes in Dolly Sods Wilderness - 4

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Dolly Sods Wilderness

19.6 mi 31.6 km • 1,364' Up 415.85 m Up • 1,365' Down 416.06 m Down

Davis, WV

Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop

12.3 mi 19.7 km • 890' Up 271.28 m Up • 890' Down 271.31 m Down

Davis, WV

Blackbird/Ridge Loop

10.4 mi 16.8 km • 888' Up 270.52 m Up • 888' Down 270.61 m Down

Davis, WV

Dolly Sods Challenge Hike - circumnavigation

27.4 mi 44.1 km • 2,829' Up 862.31 m Up • 2,829' Down 862.21 m Down

Davis, WV

Dolly Sods Wilderness Hiking

40 Miles 65 Kilometers of Trail
4 Recommended Routes
0 Easy Trails
19 Intermediate Trails
1 Difficult Trail

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Trails in Dolly Sods Wilderness - 16

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2.4 mi 3.9 km #1Bear Rocks Trail Intermediate Davis, WV	Intermediate	Davis, WV	9
2.9 mi 4.6 km #2Raven Ridge Trail Intermediate/Difficult Davis, WV	Intermediate/Difficult	Davis, WV	7
3.2 mi 5.2 km #3Rocky Ridge Trail Intermediate Davis, WV	Intermediate	Davis, WV	11
2.0 mi 3.3 km #4Rocky Point Trail Intermediate/Difficult Petersburg, WV	Intermediate/Difficult	Petersburg, WV	9
4.3 mi 6.9 km #5Big Stonecoal Trail Intermediate/Difficult Davis, WV	Intermediate/Difficult	Davis, WV	10
2.5 mi 4.0 km #6Breathed Mountain Trail Intermediate/Difficult Davis, WV	Intermediate/Difficult	Davis, WV	5
4.4 mi 7.0 km #7Dobbin Grade Trail Intermediate Davis, WV	Intermediate	Davis, WV	5
1.2 mi 2.0 km #8Beaver View Trail Intermediate Davis, WV	Intermediate	Davis, WV	2
4.5 mi 7.2 km #9Blackbird Knob Trail Intermediate Petersburg, WV	Intermediate	Petersburg, WV	15
1.7 mi 2.7 km #10Dunkenbarger Trail Intermediate Davis, WV	Intermediate	Davis, WV	4