The Bear Lodge Guidebook
Sightseeing
While you are staying at The Bear Lodge, I recommend going sightseeing on the top of Spruce Knob. It has the most breathe taking view at sunrise or sunset. It is very easy and accessible for tourist to get to. There is plenty of trails to hike. There is also a lake not too far from this beautiful view. Trout fishing is available at the lake, and in surrounding creeks. The lake also includes a small boat ramp, parking area and vault toilets. No swimming is allowed.
37 locals recommend
Spruce Knob
While you are staying at The Bear Lodge, I recommend going sightseeing on the top of Spruce Knob. It has the most breathe taking view at sunrise or sunset. It is very easy and accessible for tourist to get to. There is plenty of trails to hike. There is also a lake not too far from this beautiful view. Trout fishing is available at the lake, and in surrounding creeks. The lake also includes a small boat ramp, parking area and vault toilets. No swimming is allowed.
While you are staying at The Bear Lodge, I recommend hiking this beautiful trail at Seneca Rocks. This trail is about 3.4 miles. It is a long hike up but the view when you get to the observation platform is worth it. Although this trail is fairly steep, the trail can be enjoyed by all ages. Please do not venture beyond the observation platform. When you go on this beautiful trail you will come to a bridge, and you will walk across the Potomac River. Trout fishing is allowed but it is Catch and Release.
36 locals recommend
Seneca Rocks
While you are staying at The Bear Lodge, I recommend hiking this beautiful trail at Seneca Rocks. This trail is about 3.4 miles. It is a long hike up but the view when you get to the observation platform is worth it. Although this trail is fairly steep, the trail can be enjoyed by all ages. Please do not venture beyond the observation platform. When you go on this beautiful trail you will come to a bridge, and you will walk across the Potomac River. Trout fishing is allowed but it is Catch and Release.
While you are enjoying your time at the Bear Lodge you can also go explore the Yokum's Riding Stables in Seneca Rocks. All of the information is posted below.
GENERAL INFO
Open Thursday - Sunday
April thru Mid-November
Rides are 1.5 hours in length
(includes 15 minutes on top of
Seneca Rocks to enjoy the view!)
$40 Per Rider
(ages 6 to adult)
Ride Times 10AM, 1PM & 4PM
(please arrive 30 minutes
prior to your reservation)
8 locals recommend
Yokum's Riding Stables
While you are enjoying your time at the Bear Lodge you can also go explore the Yokum's Riding Stables in Seneca Rocks. All of the information is posted below.
GENERAL INFO
Open Thursday - Sunday
April thru Mid-November
Rides are 1.5 hours in length
(includes 15 minutes on top of
Seneca Rocks to enjoy the view!)
$40 Per Rider
(ages 6 to adult)
Ride Times 10AM, 1PM & 4PM
(please arrive 30 minutes
prior to your reservation)
While staying at The Bear Lodge you can check out Nelson Rocks Outdoor Adventures. They have so many awesome activities to choose from such as Zip Lining, Climbing, Wild Caving, and so much more. They also provide climbing equipment as well.
15 locals recommend
NROCKS Outdoor Adventures
141 Nelson Gap LnWhile staying at The Bear Lodge you can check out Nelson Rocks Outdoor Adventures. They have so many awesome activities to choose from such as Zip Lining, Climbing, Wild Caving, and so much more. They also provide climbing equipment as well.
This stunning place is known as Dolly Sods. It is 17,371 acres of Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest. It is located in Grant, Randolph, and Tucker Counties (West Virginia). The Dolly Sods Wilderness contains lots of wildlife and also tons of trails for miles of fun hiking. Dolly Sods Wilderness has 47 miles of trails, many of which follow old railroad grades and logging roads. The elevations range from 2,500 to over 4,700 feet. There are fords on some of the trails that may be a problem to cross during high water events. There may be additional small stream crossings as well. Be sure to bring along your camera to take some breathtaking pictures as well.
35 locals recommend
Dolly Sods
This stunning place is known as Dolly Sods. It is 17,371 acres of Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest. It is located in Grant, Randolph, and Tucker Counties (West Virginia). The Dolly Sods Wilderness contains lots of wildlife and also tons of trails for miles of fun hiking. Dolly Sods Wilderness has 47 miles of trails, many of which follow old railroad grades and logging roads. The elevations range from 2,500 to over 4,700 feet. There are fords on some of the trails that may be a problem to cross during high water events. There may be additional small stream crossings as well. Be sure to bring along your camera to take some breathtaking pictures as well.