Seneca State Forest Nearby Attractions

The Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile rail trail beginning in Caldwell, WV, mirroring the Greenbrier River. It is a featured favorite for hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, anglers and horseback riders. Don’t pass up the opportunity for a peak of the Allegheny Mountains along your journey.

Located in Green Bank, approximately 10 miles north of Seneca, the Green Bank Observatory offers free guided tours of its facilities, including hands-on exhibits and the renowned Green Bank Telescope. Tour schedules are available at the forest office.

Located in the historic town of Cass, the Cass Scenic Railroad transports passengers on a vintage locomotive to a time when logging was a way of life in Pocahontas County. Restored company buildings have been refurbished and are available for overnight stays.

The park is one large rock formation split into sections and clefts large enough for walkways. It is noted for the massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and unusual rock formations. A boardwalk allows easy access and interpretive signs provide insight into the area’s ecology.

The park has over 10,000 acres filled with recreational activities like hiking, swimming, fishing and boating. Vacation cabins are open year-round.

The perfect place to enjoy a slice of American history! This park is the site of the last significant Civil War battle in West Virginia. It features a museum, day park facilities, hiking trails and a popular lookout tower.

The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum showcases the home where the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author was born in 1892.