Seneca Creek Backcountry Permit: Route
Seneca Creek Backcountry permits are walk-up only in Seneca Creek Backcountry. The route covers 5 miles.
This guide covers the Seneca Creek Backcountry permit.
free; no permit needed
Permit Cost
5 miles
Distance
moderate
Difficulty
About Seneca Creek Backcountry
A backcountry network below Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks, built around the 5-mile Seneca Creek Trail (TR515). Backpackers link it with the Lumberjack, Huckleberry, and Bear Hunter trails for a longer loop. No permit; dispersed camping is free and first-come.
The Seneca Creek Backcountry route
- Distance
- 5 miles
- Difficulty
- moderate
Points along the route
- Seneca Creek Trailhead (FR 112)Mile 0, 3,889 ft
- Tom Lick Trail junctionMile 0.9, 3,710 ft
- Swallow Rock Trail junction3,533 ft
- Bear Hunter / Judy Springs Trail junction3,389 ft
- Horton Trail junction (end of Seneca Creek Trail)Mile 5.1, 3,116 ft
- Judy Spring
- Spruce Knob (West Virginia's highest point)4,863 ft
- Gandy Creek dispersed camping area3,197 ft
- Seneca Rocks (nearby landmark, not on-trail)2,124 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Seneca Creek Backcountry?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Seneca Creek Backcountry route?
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The route is 5 miles.
How difficult is the Seneca Creek Backcountry route?
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This is a moderate route, requires good fitness and some outdoor experience.
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