Dolly Sods-Seneca Rocks Lizard Map: West Virginia
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About This Map
Dolly Sods–Seneca Rocks Lizard Map
One of our most popular maps and one of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in the eastern United States.
From the windswept high plateau of Dolly Sods Wilderness to the towering cliffs of Seneca Rocks, from Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley to Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia, this map unlocks some of the very best hiking, camping, biking, climbing, paddling, road-tripping and exploring in the Mountain State.
Whether you're planning a backpacking trip into Dolly Sods, a weekend of camping in Monongahela National Forest, a climb at Seneca Rocks, a mountain biking adventure around Davis and Thomas, or simply looking for a spectacular backroad to see where it goes, this map will help you make the most of your time in one of the wildest and most beautiful landscapes in the East.
The mountain towns of Davis and Thomas, miles of backroads, some of the best camping in the region, the highest point in West Virginia, and one of the most unique wilderness areas east of the Mississippi are all waiting to be explored.
A beautifully designed, easy-to-read topographic map featuring contour lines, elevation data, shaded relief, and all the key details you need to plan your adventures: backroads and trails, trail use designations, road surfaces (paved, gravel and 4WD), parking access, campsites, public lands, historic sites and more.
What Lizard Map Customers Say
"THANK YOU Purple Lizard Maps!!!
We're now planning a Monongahela National Forest long weekend to the Gandy Creek area. It's been over 20 years since I've hiked/camped there. Your lovely map brought back so many great memories. Time to make more!"
"Thank you for making such amazing, thought provoking, and humorous maps. (Who'd ever think you could say these things about a map?!) Purple Lizard Maps take adventuring to the next level!"
— Lisa
Built for Adventure
Lizard Maps are durable, waterproof, easy to read, and give you the big picture. The map opens to 24” x 36” and folds easily to 4” x 8” to fit in your back pocket.
Scale: 1:48,000 (1 inch = 0.75 mile)
Includes both lat./lon. and UTM coordinate systems.
What's on the Map?
Public Land
The northeastern tier of Monongahela National Forest, Blackwater Falls State Park, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Canaan Valley State Park, Bear Rocks Preserve, Pike Knob Preserve, Dolly Sods Wilderness, Roaring Plains West Wilderness, Seneca Rocks, Smoke Hole and Spruce Knob.
Destinations
Red Creek Campground, The Road Across The Sky, Lower Glady Dispersed Camping Area, Gandy Creek Dispersed Camping Area, Spruce Knob Campground, Spruce Knob–Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, Big Bend Campground and Johnny Meadows Camping Area.
Roads
All Lizard Maps show which roads are paved, dirt/gravel or 4WD roads as well as which are gated. Perfect for bicyclists, dual sport riders and overlanders looking to put together a remote backcountry route across public lands.
Major Hiking Trails
Designated hiking trails in the Dolly Sods Wilderness, Blackwater Canyon Trail, North Fork Mountain Trail, sections of the 300-mile Allegheny Trail, Huckleberry Trail, Seneca Creek Trail and Allegheny Mountain Trail.
Major Biking Trails
The mountain bike trails of Thomas and Davis, WV, including Moon Rocks and HooDoo, Hellbender, Plantation, Splash Dam and Rock Shocks Trail, the Blackwater Canyon Trail as well as the entire North Fork Mountain Trail.
Even More Trails
Lizard Maps highlight and designate public trails and paths including hiking, biking, equestrian, skiing, snowmobiling and rail trails managed by federal, state and local authorities, including trails of Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley State Parks, wilderness area trails, Thomas City Park trails and the Thomas Rail Trail.
Points of Interest
Campgrounds, picnic areas, river access, boat launches, climbing areas, primitive car camping sites, scenic overlooks, observation towers, waterfalls and Lizard spots.
Rivers
Blackwater River, Dry Fork of the Cheat River, Seneca Creek and the South Branch of the Potomac River.
Towns
Davis, Franklin, Petersburg and Thomas, WV.
Lizards Galore!
The little purple Lizards you'll find scattered on the map signify an interesting spot to check out. The legend says:
"This Could Mean Anything: cool place, sweet view, local legend."
Check out our 75 Lizard Sticker: do you know what it means?
Ready for More West Virginia Adventure?
More WV adventure is right next door on the Elkins–Otter Creek Lizard Map. Grab the Elkins–Otter Creek Lizard Map and start planning today.
Want Some WV Adventure Ideas?
Check out the WV Lizard Adventure Blogs.
OTTER CREEK WILDERNESS: GO WILD IN WEST VIRGINIA
SENECA CREEK TRAIL: AMAZING ADVENTURES IN WEST VIRGINIA
FINDING PURPLE LIZARDS IN DAVIS AND THOMAS, WEST VIRGINIA
SENECA ROCKS WEST VIRGINIA: GREAT VIEWS, NO CLIMBING GEAR NEEDED
BEAR TRACKS, BUSHWHACKS, AND PURPLE LIZARDS ALONG THE ALLEGHENY TRAIL IN WV
THE QUIETER SIDE OF BLACKWATER FALLS AND CANAAN VALLEY STATE PARKS, WV
EXPLORING ALLEGHENY TRAIL ALONG GLADY FORK RIVER, WV
HIKING AND BIKING TO TRAIL SHELTERS NEAR BLACKWATER FALLS STATE PARK, WV
SEEKING PURPLE LIZARDS AT SMOKE HOLE, SENECA ROCKS, AND SPRUCE KNOB, WV
Print Edition Updated 2026
UPC: 8-09368-82024-0
ISBN: 9781792333163
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What Lizard Map Customers Say:
"Thank you for making such amazing, thought provoking, and humorous maps. (Who’d ever think you could say these things about a map?!) Purple Lizard maps take adventuring to the next level!"
Lisa
"Got my map today in time to plan our biking/hiking/rafting trip to Ohiopyle State Park next week. This map is so frigging detailed I told my wife we don’t even need to take the trip – we can just find endless adventures simply gazing at the map!"
Gordon in NC
I am finding more and more value in your maps primarily because you have updated trails, and have added new trails, that may not show on even the latest USGS 7.5 Minute topos ... and of course there are many new roads that have been put in over the last 20-30 years that again, are not on many of the latest USGS topos."
