Seneca Rocks, Rock formation in Pendleton County, United States
The white quartzite peaks of Seneca Rocks rise 900 feet above the North Fork South Branch Potomac River in eastern West Virginia.
The United States Army trained 10th Mountain Division troops at Seneca Rocks during World War II, installing 75,000 iron pitons for climbing practice.
Native American communities established two villages near present-day Seneca Rocks, with archaeological evidence dating back approximately 700 years.
The Seneca Rocks Discovery Center provides information about local geology, trail maps, and climbing routes ranging from beginner to expert levels.
The South Peak stands as the highest technical climbing point east of Devils Tower, Wyoming, requiring specialized equipment to reach its summit.
Location: West Virginia
Elevation above the sea: 594 m
GPS coordinates: 38.83470,-79.36610
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
West Virginia combines natural areas with historic sites. The state features waterfalls, mountain peaks, caves and old railroad tracks. Visitors find national forests, historic battlefields and mineral springs. The region displays geological formations, abandoned mining towns and astronomical observatories.
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