In winter the roads are impassable due to snow. Roaring Plains Circuit. DISCUSSION.
Here are three winter-worthy adventures in the Sods: 1. The ‘sods’ refer to the large open fields which were once used for grazing and blueberry harvesting by the Dollys, or Dahles, German descendents of Johann Dahle, who settled the area in the 1780s after deserting the British Colonists. Church Rock. 25.9 mi 41.7 km • Loop • 2,478 ft Ascent 755.26 m Ascent (8) Davis, WV.

Winter has snowshoeing opportunities galore.

94% Upvoted. The Dolly Sods Wilderness contains much of the Red Creek drainage and contains bog and heath eco-types, more commonly typical to southern Canada.

Dolly Sods Wilderness - North Day Loop. Did I mention that the forecast showed 20 mph winds and single-digit temperatures? So what is it like in the winter?

The Dolly Sods Wilderness — originally simply Dolly Sods — is a U.S. Wilderness Area in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia, USA, and is part of the Monongahela National Forest (MNF) of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).. Dolly Sods is a rocky, high-altitude plateau with sweeping vistas and lifeforms normally found much farther north in Canada. 12.8 mi 20.6 km • Loop • 2,203 ft Ascent 671.35 m Ascent (1) Davis, WV. Winter Camping the Dolly Sods Wilderness – 3 Day Backpacking Trip. Views Description The Breathed Mountain Trail can be accessed from FR80 and bisects the Dolly Sods Wilderness. → See More of The Best Places to Photograph in West Virginia. I agree with Physics Man about winter camping in the Sods.

Good gear creates a great experience. Saturday, March 21, 2020 6:00 AM 06:00 Sunday, March 22, 2020 7:00 PM 19:00; 3 Rivers Outdoor Co 1130 S BRADDOCK AVE. … 15 comments. Camping areas in Dolly Sods are rustic offerings that put campers in direct contact with the nature around them. I brought along my warmest kit to survive a 2 day adventure through Dolly Sods, West Virginia. Winter in Dolly Sods Dolly Sods Wilderness is an amazing place. A visit to the Sods during any season will reap bountiful rewards. Winter Camping the Dolly Sods Wilderness – 3 Day Backpacking Trip. Has anyone in this thread ever gone backpacking in dolly sods during the winter? I have shot so many sunrises on Dolly Sods in the past six years but this image will go down as my most memorable image I have ever captured from this location –because suffering makes the difference!
I usually start at the blackbird knob trailhead and camp along the red creek. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Hence the name, Dolly Sods. Winter Camping in Dolly Sods (was Corridor H) 34 posts from 7 users Updated 17 years ago. Posted on January 14, 2015 by Sintax77.

Having never set foot on this wild high plateau before, I planned for a general circumnavigation to see as much as possible. With over 47 miles of hiking trails following old railroad grades and logging roads there are many hiking circuit options. As a 3 day backpack camp along Big Stonecoal Run the first night, then the Forks of Red Creek the second. level 1. Hence the name, Dolly Sods. Join the crew for 3 Days of Winter Camping, Backpacking, & Campfire Cooking in Dolly Sods, West Virginia. Current weather in Dolly Sods Wilderness and forecast for today, tomorrow, and next 14 days I'm not sure if this is the right sub forum for this but, I would like to go winter camping in Dolly Sods. Bear Rocks. This thread is archived . However, Dolly Sods is most popular in fall when the hardwood foliage and blueberry bushes explode with vibrant color. share. Dolly Sods Circumnavigation. I will have about $1,000 to spend on backpacking gear....I would like to know everything i would need for winter camping in Dolly Sods.

We have 3 circuit hikes posted here: Dolly Sods North, at 11.9 miles this hike … Most access roads are closed and gated in the winter.