Posted in West Virginia Attractions August 04, 2016 by

There’s No Attraction In The World Like This One In West Virginia

Bear Rocks Preserve borders the Dolly Sods Wilderness near Davis, WV. It runs along a ridge of sandstone cliffs on the Allegheny Front.

The Bear Rocks Preserve has incredible scenery.
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Wind and rain have sculpted the quartz and sandstone rocks into unusual formations.
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Flagged trees can be seen at the top of the ridge.
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Ice and wind cause branches to fall off just one side of the trees, causing the "flagged" appearance.
It's a beautiful place to watch the sun rise.
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Golden eagles like to catch the drafts of air moving up the mountains.
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The high elevation provides a home to animals that are usually only seen in Canada.
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The snoeshoe hare makes its home here.
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The fisher is rarely seen in the US, but can be found in these mountains.
When you come here, you'll see why this is one of the most photographed places in West Virginia.
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This looks like an incredible place to spend an afternoon. For more places to hike in West Virginia, take a look at these nine trails that will lead you to incredible places.