Dolly Sods Wilderness Description Dolly Sods Wilderness is part
of the Monongahela National Forest system. Much of the land in
the higher elevations consists of eco-systems that are more
commonly seen much further north in Canada. The 17,000 acre
wilderness has 47 miles of hiking trails, many of which follow
old logging roads and railroad grades. The area is very popular
with hikers, backpackers, cross-country skiiers, and campers.
Note: During World War II, the military used this wilderness
area as a training ground. Many of the mortar and artillery
shells used still exist, some of which could still be live. The
trails and campsites were surveyed in 1997, at which time 15
shells were discovered, some of which were live. These were
exploded on site. Please do not wander off of the designated
trails as there could be live ordnances. Note: For a printed map
of the trails in the Canaan Valley, we highly recommend the
'Explorer Trail Map' by Voila Interactive Concepts. This map was
meticulously compiled by a loca