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This park is best known for it's rocky cliffs: a great place for rock climbing.

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Giuliana L

Washington DC, District of Columbia

118

Reviewed 1 week ago

Amazing View!

My husband and I enjoyed or hike to the top of the Seneca Rocks. The view from up there is amazing and a perfect spot for pictures. The climb may get challenging at times, but the blue signs (informational stops) along the way makes it...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Kate L

Woodridge, Illinois

7519

Reviewed October 28, 2018

Beautiful View with the effort!

We hiked to the top of Seneca Rocks on a lovely Sunday afternoon. Everyone in our party was over 60, so we took the hike at a pretty leisurely pace, and we were all thrilled to reach the beautiful overlook at the top. The hike...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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leetl319

Blandon, Pennsylvania, United States

21980

Reviewed October 27, 2018

Wonderful view from the viewing platform

The visitor's center is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, but was very clean and informative. We walked to the viewing platform, about 3 miles total trip. There are plenty of benches to rest on the way up or down. We watched vultures, ospreys and hawks from...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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samski10

Parkersburg, West Virginia

258

Reviewed October 14, 2018

Trip with the Grandkids

What an experience to climb to the top with your grandchildren. They told me they would never forget this amazing trip. Be sure to stop by the information center. Carry a bottle of water. Especially in August. Not the easiest climb but I made it....More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Alexandra F

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Reviewed October 14, 2018 via mobile

Awesome!

This hike exceeded our expectations! The hike is an easy path but with the almost constant elevation gain I could upgrade it to moderate. The view from the observation deck is outstanding, but if you’re brave and safe enough to go out on the rocks,...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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DoingWhatWeLove

United States

155

Reviewed October 12, 2018

The best for last

We decided to visit Seneca Rocks beginning of October. The formation from the ground looks quite impressive and it reminded of the Alps in Italy. The only available walking trail to reach the top was nicely maintained but compared to other state parks we have...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Thither47

Harrisville, West Virginia

12338

Reviewed October 10, 2018

Never Gets Old

One of the most scenic views in the eastern United States. We have been there several times. It is always breathtaking.

Date of experience: October 2018

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Tgft2015

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

8522

Reviewed September 29, 2018

Trekking up

Visited with my husband and sister. The trek up was enjoyable and we stopped to enjoy our surroundings. There wasn't a lot of people on the trail when we went. We met some rangers near the top who were very nice. Once at the top...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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michelleandbrian12

Fairmont, West Virginia

315

Reviewed September 21, 2018

Seneca Rocks is breath taking

My husband and I love going to Seneca rocks in the fall. The trees are so pretty around the end of September or beginning of October. There is a lot of fishing here and cave tours. Dolly Sods is close and that area is also...More

Date of experience: October 2017

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Sarah C

Massillon, Ohio

164

Reviewed September 18, 2018

Great uphill hike

Get a picture of the rocks as you head into the park because this hike takes you to the top of the mountain. Not a scenic view of the rocks. The hike up is a little over a mile and pretty steep uphill. There are...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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randcvn

Does this park close after dark?

September 5, 2018|

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Sort of. Often climbers with headlamps can be seen, and the main parking areas remain open for use.

Amber H

Down below Seneca Rocks can you still swim in the swimming hole? It has been a few years since we have been there.

July 3, 2018|

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I saw a family enjoying swimming there, last season. This season the water has been pretty high and there looked to be snags in the water.

Louie S

Do they allow drones for photography?

April 29, 2018|

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There's a useful site which mentions licensing requirements, and had the most detail: uavcoach. Of course in Federal parks, typically you need special permits for drones, but this is a state park. Personally I find drones... More