Upper Falls of Seneca Creek
Whitmer, West Virginia
| Address: | Falls of Seneca, West Virginia 26814, USA |
| GPS: |
38°49'6.4"N 79°29'26.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
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The Upper Falls of Seneca Creek are a beautiful waterfall swimming hole at the end of a challenging hike.
The Falls are is five miles North on Seneca Creek Trail from the parking area at FS 112. This five mile hike is moderatly difficult and provides hikers with beautiful views of the creek and forest along the way. HIkers should come prepared with food water and anything else they might need, as it is not available along the way.
The Upper Falls cascade an impressive 30 feet from the top of the colorful rock cliffs into the deep green pool. The water here is deep enough to wade and swim in, and is cool all year round. This unique swimming spot provides the perfect oasis to relax and enjoy reconnecting with nature. Swimmers should be cautious while swimming and wear foot protection, as the water is rocky and flows inconsistantly.
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Exploring Waterfalls and Hiking Seneca Creek Trail - Mon Forest Towns
The Seneca Creek Trail is located in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area in Riverton, West Virginia. The popular trail features multiple small waterfalls along the way that feed into Seneca Creek and provide for a great wading or swimming spot if the water is not too fast-moving and the temperature is warm. The
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Monongahela National Forest is filled with hidden pockets to explore. One of these pockets, Seneca Creek, is just a few miles past a paved road to the highest point in West Virginia. Forest Service Road 112 leads visitors towards this point, Spruce Knob, but just past the intersection to Spruce Knob, FS 112 becomes gra
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Directions
From Whitmer, West Virginia
- Head north on Whitmer Rd toward Whites Run Rd (351 ft)
- Turn right onto Whites Run Rd (3.2 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Whites Run Rd (2.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Allegheny Mountain Trl (2.5 mi)
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