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Bear Rocks Preservation

The Bear Rocks Preservation Trail at Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV, is an easy 0.5 mile out-and-back hike up to a scenic overlook with views of West Virginian mountains & even Shenandoah National Park on a good day.

This short and windy trail leads from the Dolly Sods parking lot up to the Bear Rocks Preservation.

On a clear day you can see Shenandoah National Park's Hawksbill Mountain and Stony Man, the highest peaks in the park.

The trail itself is not very flat and it winds through blueberry bushes over jagged rocks. Be careful of your foot placement, because it's easy to trip on this trail.

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Explore 45 trails near Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV

Know Before You Go

  • Short, easy 0.5-mile hike to a scenic overlook in Dolly Sods Wilderness.
  • Offers views of West Virginian mountains and, on clear days, Shenandoah National Park.
  • Trail is rocky and uneven, requiring careful foot placement.
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Distance
0.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
15 min
Elev. Gain
75'
Rating
5.0
Added
September 09, 2016
Updated
October 25, 2018

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Total Change
109'
Ascent
75'
Descent
57'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.065739, -79.301743
  2. Main Trailhead

    39.066151, -79.301307

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

Spring, Summer, Fall

Surface type

Dirt

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