The fourth edition of this guide is the only comprehensive rock climbing
guidebook to Seneca Rocks West Virginia. The area is in a remote part of
West Virginia, but is also easily accessible from many of the major
metropolitan areas of the east coast including metro Washington DC,
Pittsburg, Philadelphia, and New York. Seneca has the east's only major
summit that is accessed only by technical climbing. Modern technical
climbing started in the 1930's making it one of the oldest climbing
areas in the United States. The guide describes much of the rich history
of the area including its use as a training ground for troops that
fought in the mountains of Italy during WWII. It is also one the east
coast's most important training grounds for the style of climbing know
as traditional climbing. The guide describes over 513 routes and
variations on seven major cliff features. The book uses drone
photography to capture the otherwise difficult to describe cliff faces.
170 photographs are found throughout the book. Expanded sections help
the user find climbing routes and descent options more efficiently. The
book also helps visitors find camping, food, guiding services, and other
necessities.Front and back cover flaps are provided as book marks.
