Seneca Rocks
Seneca Rocks, WV
A dramatic quartzite fin rising 900 feet above the North Fork Valley - one of the most distinctive geological formations in the eastern United States, and a landmark rock climbing destination visible for miles in every direction.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- landscapewidedramatic
- Best Seasons
- fallspringsummer
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