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Flowering laurel, rhododendron and azaleas highlight Dolly Sods from May through June, per the Forest Service (flowering shrubs, labeled as such). Its usual window for this year has passed.
Next 7 days at Dolly Sods
- TodayPartly Sunny69° / 55°6% rain
- ThuMostly Sunny73° / 59°6% rain
- FriMostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely72° / 49°72% rain
- SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny56° / 47°24% rain
- SunChance Rain Showers58° / 50°29% rain
- MonMostly Sunny57° / 37°6% rain
- TueWidespread Frost then Sunny51° / 37°–
Today: sunrise 7:13 a.m., sunset 7:03 p.m., light until 7:30 p.m. · moon waning gibbous, 78% lit (our calculation)
Your guide to the area
Best spots around Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest
- Sundew Trail #522A 2.4-mile trail from its own trailhead in the wilderness's open, bog-and-heath country
- Northland Loop #569A short 0.3-mile loop from its own trailheads
Nearby
- Stuart Memorial Drive25 mi4 separate phases, from bloom in rapid succession from late March through early MaySatChance Rain Showers
- Shenandoah60 milate March to June, flower by flowerSatChance Rain Showers
- Catoctin Mountain108 mifrom early April through the summerSatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
- Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens127 milate May through SeptemberSatSlight Chance Rain Showers
- Allegheny National Forest192 mi2 separate phases, from spring (Late April-May), offers the showiest displaySatSunny
- Cuyahoga Valley192 milate March to mid-MaySatMostly Sunny
The year at Dolly Sods
- Forest Road 75 on the east side: usually closed to vehicles January 1 to April 15 (check the Forest Service before you go)Jan–Apr
- Laurel, rhododendron and azaleas in flower (May through June)May–Jun
- Jul: Huckleberry picking (July)Jul
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest in 2027?
Flowering laurel, rhododendron and azaleas highlight Dolly Sods from May through June, per the Forest Service (flowering shrubs, labeled as such): from May through June. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest right now?
Not now: its usual wildflowers window for this year has passed. Next time: from May through June, local timing.
How do I get there?
From Petersburg, take WV 28/55 south to Jordan Run Road, turn right for 1 mile to Forest Road 19, then left and 6 miles up FR 19 to the Dolly Sods Scenic Area.Source: USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest: Dolly Sods Wilderness ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is there water?
No. Bring drinking water, or treat water from streams before you drink it.Source: USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest: Dolly Sods Wilderness ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I bring a group, a dog or a bike?
Groups over 10 people aren't allowed in the wilderness, dogs must be under your control at all times, and bikes and carts aren't allowed on wilderness trails.Source: USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest: Dolly Sods Wilderness ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Is there anything unusual to watch out for?
Old World War II practice shells may still lie in the area. If you see one, don't touch or move it: mark the spot from a distance, walk back the way you came and call the Forest Service. Some trails also have fords that can be hard to cross in high water.Source: USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest: Dolly Sods Wilderness ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I camp by the road?
Not within 300 feet of Forest Roads 19 or 75, except at Red Creek Campground.Sources: USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest: Dolly Sods Wilderness ↗ (opens in a new tab), USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest: Dolly Sods Wilderness and Scenic Areas order ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest?
Sundew Trail #522: a 2.4-mile trail from its own trailhead in the wilderness's open, bog-and-heath country; Northland Loop #569: a short 0.3-mile loop from its own trailheads.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest?
Forest Road 75 on the east side: usually closed to vehicles January 1 to April 15 (check the Forest Service before you go) (Jan–Apr).
What is Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest like through the year?
Laurel, rhododendron and azaleas in flower (May through June) (May–Jun), Huckleberry picking (July) (Jul) and Forest Road 75 on the east side: usually closed to vehicles January 1 to April 15 (check the Forest Service before you go) (Jan–Apr).
How we know · Sources (4)
How we know
USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest: Dolly Sods Wilderness (opens in a new tab) (Sep 30) · USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest: Dolly Sods Wilderness and Scenic Areas order (opens in a new tab) (Sep 30) · Wikipedia, Dolly Sods Wilderness (opens in a new tab) (Sep 30) · Wikipedia contributors, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 30)