Dogs must be leashed in developed areas such as campgrounds, trailheads, and popular sites like Seneca Rocks. Outside developed areas, unless posted otherwise, dogs may be under voice control. Dolly Sods has more than 47 miles of trail following old railroad grades, with leash rules varying by trail.
Dogs are not allowed in swimming areas, sanitary facilities, or public buildings.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
The Monongahela covers the high, wet Allegheny highlands of West Virginia, including the wind swept Dolly Sods Wilderness. Off leash under voice control is allowed in undeveloped areas, but this is bear country with steep terrain and fast water. Dogs must be leashed in developed areas such as campgrounds, trailheads, and popular sites like Seneca Rocks. Outside developed areas, unless posted otherwise, dogs may be under voice control. Dolly Sods has more than 47 miles of trail following old railroad grades, with leash rules varying by trail.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Dogs are not allowed in swimming areas, sanitary facilities, or public buildings.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.