Whispering Spruce Trail and Spruce Knob is a 0.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Riverton, West Virginia that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from April until September.
April 17, 2021March 30, 2021Beautiful and easy trail to observation tower and overlooks.
December 5, 2020Great start up the mountain. Extemely rocky and steep on the other half of the loop.
November 18, 2020Super easy trail with what I suspect are awesome views. Went on 10/17 and it was snowing like crazy. Still super peaceful up there. It’s paved and flat from the top parking lot, though there are plenty of ways to make it a more difficult hike by starting lower.
November 3, 2020October 31, 2020This was the Whispering Spruce trail at Spruce Knob. Excellent walk in the woods- almost like an enchanted forest in the snow. Perfect views and perfect weather.
October 24, 2020Beautiful trail between the Spruce, with lots of miss covered boulders. Very different from other hikes in the area. Great views, obviously.
October 21, 2020One of the most beautiful trails I've ever done. it was more of a walk around the summit. you have benches to sit and enjoy the views. Also some interesting trees and flowers.
October 18, 2020October 7, 2020September 29, 2020Nice path although full of water when we walked it in the pouring rain. We also missed the views everyone raves about. We will have to come back and check them out on a clear day. Disappointed that there was no clear marker where actual high point is.
September 27, 2020Short, well-maintained, flat, and pretty vistas.
September 19, 2020Very short trail but amazing views!
September 8, 2020September 6, 2020August 28, 2020nice and easy walk of you are hangover, can get crowded so come early
August 27, 2020Simple and serene, offering spectacular views!
August 21, 2020August 21, 2020Easy gravel loop with multiple outlooks with amazing views!
August 17, 2020Easy gravel loop with spectacular views! Don’t miss it!
August 12, 2020This is a super small trail packed with amazing views! Don't just stop at the observation tower. Do the little.loop..so worth it!
August 5, 2020August 5, 2020Great little hike. The pathway is graveled for the easiest of access to some great views. The observation tower isn't quiet as great as one would hoped, though.
August 2, 2020July 22, 2020Great short trail! Easily accessible to all and the views are stunning. Walk the trail.... Don't stop at just the observation tower!
July 21, 2020Wow. One of my best short hikes. It has a tower and several look outs with benches close by to take in the views. Nice gravel and maintained trail.
July 7, 2020Amazing views from the highest point in West Virginia. The actual observation tower has some trees that block the view into the valley but is still great. There are other viewing platforms that have phenomenal views!
June 25, 2020One of the most beautiful hikes I’ve ever been on. It’s very easy - no inclines, and there are multiple sweeping overlooks. You feel like you’re in a medieval forest here - major Lord of the Rings vibes. Spruce Knob certainly isn’t the highest peak in the Appalachians, but there’s just something special about it. Although it’s a few thousand feet shorter than Mt. Mitchell or Clingman’s Dome, it stands among them as a beautiful, rewarding peak with an enchanted covering of spruce trees. There’s a rock spot that descends to a grassy section with large boulders, but that’s off-trail.
