Pendleton County is located at the foot of the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia at 4,861 feet is located on the western edge of the county. The Spruce Knob - Seneca Rocks Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The county seat of Franklin is a charming little town with beautiful old homes.
There are currently two routes listed for Pendleton County, but there are opportunities for more. The Spruce Knob climb is one of the few out and back routes listed on this site, but it would better be classified as an up and down route. The climb to Spruce Knob probably isn't the hardest climb you could find in West Virginia, but is probably the longest. Alter you get there, you can look forward to the 11 miles of descending.
The listing of routes on this site is not a guarantee of the safety of the route. Cycling has inherent risks and riders skills vary. Traffic conditions vary by time of day, season and local events. Road conditions can vary and change and may change dramatically over one winter season. Riders need to ride within their capabilities and be alert for road hazards and traffic at all times.
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After rainstorm.
Photo by Tabitha Jones
Looking East from Spruce Knob
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