My dog Spanky and I made it to the top of Spruce Knob on a cold, cloudy, and snowy morning. For a complete trip report pls go to http://50summits.blogspot.com
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2002
HP #11
Hat trick achieved...
3 out of 3 in the same day...
to many times to count.....followed by Seneca Rocks play days
csmcgranahan - Oct 30, 2006 4:53 pm Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2006
Winter Wonderland
A recent snow storm made the drive to the top an adventure. There was quite a bit of snow above about 4,000 feet. The short walk to the summit tower was nice with the trees to block the wind. Once at the tower the winds and below freezing temperatures made it feel like the middle of January - not October.
e-doc - Oct 18, 2006 5:45 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2006
#20
Last day of a weeklong trip. Conference in Cleveland, surprised by the beauty of Ohio. Spruce Knob was 5th state and 25th county HP of the trip. Wonderful views; Mt Porte Crayon, Weiss Knob, Potomac valley and the Alleghany front. What a beautiful country we live in. Now over to my last county at Snowshoe and then the 300+ mile trip home (2100+ miles for the week) May take awhile to do the state HP's (Took me 17 years to do #20), too many places to go.
starship_jen - Oct 16, 2006 3:30 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2006
Drove Up
This was the first of three highpoints for the day (WV, MD, PA). It was a beautiful day! Clear, brisk, and windy. I had the entire summit to myself. Great views! HP #23.
Had tons of rain, so I wimped out and drove it. The walk to the lookout and area was wet. Would like to go back someday!
mad maximus - Aug 22, 2006 1:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
Highpoint
Long drive through winding roads.. Does this state have a straight road anywhere? :)
royswkr - Aug 8, 2006 10:39 pm Date Climbed: May 16, 1989
Short hike up in fog
That WV mud sticks like crazy, went to my uncle's house afterwards and hosed off all I could while he was at work. When he got home he said, "That's awful dirty, you should use my hose and wash it off."
Route Climbed: From Parking Lot Date Climbed: April 9, 2005
HP #2. First of the "Highpoint Trifecta" of West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Left from Virginia Beach at 6:00 am and didn't see one cloud all day!
jaygeekray - Jun 26, 2006 2:45 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2004
Nice View
Drove up and walked the short path to the tower to enjoy the view. Nice change of pace between climbing Seneca Rocks and the Nelson Rocks Via Ferrata. Beautiful "Almost Heaven" country.
Holsti97 - Apr 23, 2006 11:45 am Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2006
Spruce Knob
Drove to Spruce Knob from Seneca Rocks, WV on long, rough, curvy road to summit parking lot. Thunderstorms. Cold and windy at the top. Hiked around on the nearby trails and met some interesting people. HP #15 and our 9th HP of the week.
Tracy - Mar 31, 2006 10:16 am Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2002
3rd state highoint in one day
Beautiful day. This was my ninth state high point and 3rd eastern state highpoint. Previous two done earlier the same day
Koonsy - Aug 16, 2007 11:48 am
SpruceGreat views from the top and the drive down was entertaining.
akashiru - Aug 4, 2007 11:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2007
Third of the dayBeautiful views, great day. Awesome time with my hiking buddy.
Dubs - Aug 3, 2007 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2007
Three of ThreeBeautiful Views after a long drive up to the top. We could easily see rain storms to the West.
Lips74 - Jul 23, 2007 5:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2007
Drive UpEasy summer walk. Beautiful clear day and some wide ranging views.
gwave47 - Jun 10, 2007 7:07 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2007
Highpoint #15Beautiful day for HP 15 and 3rd for that day.
rkrevald - Apr 19, 2007 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2007
Summit Number TenMy dog Spanky and I made it to the top of Spruce Knob on a cold, cloudy, and snowy morning. For a complete trip report pls go to http://50summits.blogspot.com
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2002
HP #11Hat trick achieved...
3 out of 3 in the same day...
stevepack - Mar 8, 2007 4:18 pm
Nice driveI have to give credit for the ascent to my Toyota truck. It did all the work! Been here many times.
jvarholak - Feb 14, 2007 9:29 pm
many timesto many times to count.....followed by Seneca Rocks play days
csmcgranahan - Oct 30, 2006 4:53 pm Date Climbed: Oct 25, 2006
Winter WonderlandA recent snow storm made the drive to the top an adventure. There was quite a bit of snow above about 4,000 feet. The short walk to the summit tower was nice with the trees to block the wind. Once at the tower the winds and below freezing temperatures made it feel like the middle of January - not October.
e-doc - Oct 18, 2006 5:45 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2006
#20Last day of a weeklong trip. Conference in Cleveland, surprised by the beauty of Ohio. Spruce Knob was 5th state and 25th county HP of the trip. Wonderful views; Mt Porte Crayon, Weiss Knob, Potomac valley and the Alleghany front. What a beautiful country we live in. Now over to my last county at Snowshoe and then the 300+ mile trip home (2100+ miles for the week) May take awhile to do the state HP's (Took me 17 years to do #20), too many places to go.
starship_jen - Oct 16, 2006 3:30 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2006
Drove UpThis was the first of three highpoints for the day (WV, MD, PA). It was a beautiful day! Clear, brisk, and windy. I had the entire summit to myself. Great views! HP #23.
surgent - Sep 12, 2006 10:19 pm
In rain - and a carHad tons of rain, so I wimped out and drove it. The walk to the lookout and area was wet. Would like to go back someday!
mad maximus - Aug 22, 2006 1:40 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
HighpointLong drive through winding roads.. Does this state have a straight road anywhere? :)
royswkr - Aug 8, 2006 10:39 pm Date Climbed: May 16, 1989
Short hike up in fogThat WV mud sticks like crazy, went to my uncle's house afterwards and hosed off all I could while he was at work. When he got home he said, "That's awful dirty, you should use my hose and wash it off."
NavySeabee - Jul 21, 2006 10:30 pm Date Climbed: Apr 9, 2005
Route Climbed: From Parking Lot Date Climbed: April 9, 2005HP #2. First of the "Highpoint Trifecta" of West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Left from Virginia Beach at 6:00 am and didn't see one cloud all day!
jaygeekray - Jun 26, 2006 2:45 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2004
Nice ViewDrove up and walked the short path to the tower to enjoy the view. Nice change of pace between climbing Seneca Rocks and the Nelson Rocks Via Ferrata. Beautiful "Almost Heaven" country.
Holsti97 - Apr 23, 2006 11:45 am Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2006
Spruce KnobDrove to Spruce Knob from Seneca Rocks, WV on long, rough, curvy road to summit parking lot. Thunderstorms. Cold and windy at the top. Hiked around on the nearby trails and met some interesting people. HP #15 and our 9th HP of the week.
Tracy - Mar 31, 2006 10:16 am Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2002
3rd state highoint in one dayBeautiful day. This was my ninth state high point and 3rd eastern state highpoint. Previous two done earlier the same day
koz - Jan 2, 2006 11:50 pm
Route Climbed: Drive-up Date Climbed: August 31, 2002Highpoint #11 for me; first 2-HP day. Sadly the weather was cloudy and we had zero view.