From Ohio and points NW
Ohio Climbers have a long standing tradition of climbing here at Seneca. John Markwell, the original owner of The Gendarme and Seneca Rocks Climbing School was from Ohio. Then there are you hearty souls from up in Michigan that define dedication and are a testiment to the fact that Seneca Rocks is worth the drive.
- Take I-77 South to Parkersburg, WV
- Take Rt. 50 East (exit 176) to I-79 South
- Take Exit 99(Rt. 33)
- Take Rt. 33 East and stay on 33 East all the way to Seneca Rocks. The road will meander through the town of Elkins, WV so make sure you pay attention. Don’t worry, there are plenty of signs to help you out along the way.
From the Burgh’ and Western PA
- Take I-79 South to Exit 99(Rt.33)
- Take Rt. 33 East and stay on 33 East all the way to Seneca Rocks, however, the road will meander through the town of Elkins, WV so make sure you pay attention. Don’t worry, there are plenty of signs to help you out along the way.
From D.C. and The Megalopolis
Finding your way through the sparsely populated Northern VA wilderness may indeed be the hardest part of this journey.
- Take I-66 West
- Merge onto I-81 South via Exit 1A on the left towards Roanoke
- Take Rt. 55 West (Exit 296) ramp towards Wardensville, WV
- Stay on Rt. 55 though the town of Moorefiled, WV and on to Petersburg, WV
- In Petersburg, Rt. 55 will merge with (turn right on) Rt. 28. Follow 55/28 to Seneca Rocksgive you a speeding ticket.
From Richmond and points S
- Take I-64 West to Staunton, VA
- Take I –81 North to Harrisonburg Exit 247B- Rt. 33 West
- Stay on Rt. 33 West, up and over The Shenandoah, through the town of Franklin, WV, and on to Seneca Rocks.
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