Seneca Rocks in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

More Than One Way Up

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

1. More than One Way Up Marker

Inscription. The first recorded ascent of Seneca Rocks was in 1939. Since then, climbers have explored a maze of more than four-hundred routes across its face. Some routes lead to the summit; others meet dead-ends. Climbers from around the world come to test their skills, spend time with friends and enjoy the view at one of the most popular climbing locations in the eastern United States.

Non-climbers can get a "climber's eye-view" by hiking up to the observation platform near the North Summit. Climbing routes should be attempted only by experienced climbers, or with the aid of experienced guides.

Can you find climbers on any of the popular routes shown on this map? Which peak has more difficult routes?

Erected by Monongahela National Forest.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 38° 50.026′ N, 79° 22.451′ W. Marker is in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. It can be reached from the intersection of State Highway 28/55 and Roy Gap Road, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center in Monogahela National Forest. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seneca Rocks WV 26884, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in Appalachia.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: 10th Mountain Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Sites Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); An 1800’s Garden! (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Melting Pot House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Luther (approx. 1.3 miles away); Eagle Rocks (approx. 4.4 miles away); St. George’s Church (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca Rocks.

Other markers no longer nearby. Seneca Rocks (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Smoke Hole Cave (was approx. 4½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Seneca Rocks Discovery Center. (Submitted on October 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. The Legend of Seneca Rocks. (Submitted on October 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Marker and Seneca Rocks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

2. Marker and Seneca Rocks

Seneca Rocks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

3. Seneca Rocks

On clear days, visitors can see climbers from the Discovery Center.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,160 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.