Dolly Sods Wilderness Area

A federally designated wilderness area, the Dolly Sods Wilderness was created in 1970 to protect the unique scenic qualities of the area north of Forest Road 19. Today approximately 2,000 acres along Forest Road 75 is managed by the US Forest Service as a scenic area. The Dolly Sods Scenic Area is the most accessible and most visited part of the Sods. Berry picking, hunting and sightseeing are popular pastimes here. Forest Road 75 crosses the Scenic Area from south to north.

The plant life is unique in that it is normally found in areas much farther north, like Canada. Flowering plants (May – Early July) that can be found include rhododendron, mountain laurel, and wild azaleas. Open year round (except during winter storms, visitors should use caution as storms develop rapidly) offering breathtaking views, scenic overlooks, hiking trails, a picnic area and camping area. www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/dolly_scenic.html