Point of Interest
The Whispering Spruce Trail and Spruce Knob lie within the Cheat-Potomac Ranger District of the Monongahela National Forest. The Whispering Spruce Trail provides access to the Spruce Knob Tower, several wonderful views, and a shady spruce forest. The trail is approximately 1/2 mile long, graveled, and relatively flat with very little elevation change. There are several picnic sites located near the southeastern trailhead.
Length: 0.5 Miles
Loop Trail: Yes
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry, Nature Trail
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
road may not be passable in winter. High winds and cool all year round
Location: At Spruce Knob within the Monongehela National Forest.
County: Pendleton
State: WV
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
The trail is most easily reached from WV28/US33 north of the village of Circleville WV and Judy Gap. Just north of Judy Gap on WV28/US33 turn onto Briery Gap Rd (Pen 33/4), following the signs for Spruce Knob. Follow Briery Gap to forest road 112 and follow forest road 112 to forest road 104. Forest road 104 ends at Spruce Knob.
Average Grade: 2%
Maximum Grade: 5%
Elevation High: 4840 Feet
Elevation Low: 4800 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 60 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Crushed rock, compacted
Additional Surfaces: Crushed Rock, Rock, smooth
Year Designated: 1980
