"Apparently having a 4wd vehicle makes one fearless, or stupid. If you're not hiking or camping at one of the more remote areas I highly recommend you stick to the main roads for the H.P., so you don't go 25 miles out of your way on gravel roads!! Another bluebird day for state highpointing! Found the USGS marker next to the observation tower. It's been 8 years since I was here so I went around the Whispering Spruce loop trail since the trees have obscured most of the views from the tower now." — SteveM_StickMan • Oct 21, 2022

"This was a fun three-mile hike (six mile round trip) from the small parking area on Smoke Hole Road. It was wet and the views were mostly clouded over, but the rock formations were fantastic, and occasionally the mists cleared a little to reveal the countryside far below. There are nice campsites on the mountain but no water—except from the sky. The side trail up to Chimney Top is very steep and unmarked but heavily trafficked. It joins the North Fork Mountain Trail from the right. There are two or three ribbons tied onto tree branches to let you know where to turn. " — briansnyder • Jul 26, 2022

"Cool drive up the narrow, windy road with nice views along the way to the parking area. Walked around the Whispering Spruce loop trail and went up the observation tower at the high point. Also hiked down the Huckleberry Trail a bit for fun, but got out of there before the weather came in." — jodola • May 3, 2022

"Seneca Rocks was the final hike of my Southeastern U.S. road trip. The conditions were excellent and the exposed rock scrambling at the top wasn't nearly as terrifying as I expected it to be. I hiked up the mountain at a decent pace and ran all of the way down, passing a few groups near the bottom. At the top of the Seneca Rocks Trail is a warning sign that reads: "Since 1971, 15 people have died at Seneca Rocks from falls. It's not worth the risk. Hikers enjoy the very same view from the safety of the observation platform." While the higher North Peak is exposed and requires caution, it shouldn't be too scary for anyone with prior scrambling experience. The South Peak, a popular spot for technical rock climbing, is riskier despite being about 200 feet lower. " — theascent • Apr 29, 2022

"Nice long hike from Cheat River Lake up to Cooper’s Rock overlook. The view from the top is pretty but not spectacular. Most people get to the viewpoint by car—which I did, but then I hiked to the bottom and back up. There’s a decent tent campground here and a good network of trails. " — briansnyder • Sep 6, 2021