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At 4,863 feet above sea level, Spruce Knob is West Virginia's highest peak. From this rugged alpine peak, you can view grassy openings and pastures or look down on forested ridges as far as the eye can see. The vegetation here has adapted to a harsh environment. One-sided red spruce deformed by constant exposure to strong westerly winds cling to the high rocky ridges. Blueberry and huckleberry plants hug the ground. Spruce Knob Tower - A stone and steel observation tower sits atop the Knob, providing visitors with a vantage point from which to enjoy a 360 degree view. The half-mile Whispering Spruce Trail circles the knob and provides panoramic views. Interpretive signs along the gentle, graveled trail describe the high country vegetation, geology and animal life. Vault toilets, picnic tables, grills and vehicle parking complete the facilities available at the tower.
From the north: Take Whitmer Road (CO-29) south from US-33 (one mile west of Harman) to Whitmer for 8.3 miles. From Whitmer continue south on Whitmer Road for 10.3 miles and turn left on Forest Road 1 for 2.5 miles to the campground and lake. From the south: Turn left onto Forest Road 112 for approximately 11 miles to the lake. From the east: Take Briery Gap Road (CO-33/4 at Gateway General Store) 2 miles south of Riverton off US-33 for 2.5 miles to Forest Road 112 and follow the signs to Spruce Knob. Click here for map.
An amazing spot that everyone should visit just for the view. It's breathtaking. The observation deck is literally on the highest point of West Virginia. What a great spot for pictures and making memories. Only downfall...the bathrooms were grossly neglected.
Words aren’t good enough. If you seen Ireland on tv it’s like that if you make a half mile moderate hike down from the tower, I usually put humor in my reviews but this is just a piece of heaven
I do high points in different states and this is nice because you get a view and it’s not just a crowd of people who drove there and the Ike from the lot is easy although I do tackle big hikes.
It says the highest point in WV. The trail on the top has not much to see. The view from the tower is blocked by trees. The place also has lots of huge black flies. The toilet has no water. But still it's a unique experience to walk on it. The temperature is about 18 degree cooler on top than below. That's nice on hot summer days. The road is narrow and be careful about upcoming cars.
Gorgeous views from the benches and atop the tower. Amazing place for stargazing as well. Highly recommend!
