Dolly Sods Wilderness
Wind-swept boulders and high-altitude sphagnum bogs create a harsh, Canadian-alpine environment strangely displaced atop the remote Allegheny Front.
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- Region
- West Virginia, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- High plateau heath (1,000–1,300 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: High plateau heath (1,000–1,300 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Wind-swept boulders and high-altitude sphagnum bogs create a harsh, Canadian-alpine environment strangely displaced atop the remote Allegheny Front.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
High plateau heath (1,000–1,300 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Dolly Sods Wilderness trip tools
Popular pursuits at Dolly Sods Wilderness
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
Animals around Dolly Sods Wilderness
Wildlife guideBlack bearUrsus americanus
Big gameWhitetail DeerOdocoileus virginianus
GamefishBrook TroutSalvelinus fontinalis
Wildlife guideNorth American beaverCastor canadensis
Big gameBlack BearUrsus americanus
GamefishSmallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu
Wildlife guideSnowshoe hareLepus americanus
Big gameWild HogSus scrofa