Hammock Camping with my Dog – Seneca Creek Hiking & Backpacking Trip
Hiking, Hammock Camping & Backpacking Trip in the Seneca Creek Backcountry. GPS Data at
For this hiking adventure, my pup and I will be visiting the Spruce Knob-Seneca Creek National Recreation area, within West Virginia’s greater Monongahela National Forest.
For an easier read, check out for full trip report blog post here:
Our route will be a “lollipop”style hike – meaning we’ll use an “out and back” section of trail from the Spruce Knob trailhead parking area to connect with a series of other trails that form a loop. After completing the loop portion of the hike, we’ll backtrack out using the same section of trail from day one.
The Spruce Knob-Seneca Creek Backcountry offers around 60 miles of trails (marked with blue blazes) with an elevation range of 3,000 to 4,800 feet above sea level. The beginning of this particular loop is actually the highest point in all of West Virginia – Spruce Knob – standing at and elevation of 4,861 feet. Below is a list of trails for each day, along with stats for elevation gain and mileage.
Trailhead Parking: Spruce Knob Parking area (right by the observation tower).
Parking Notes: No parking fees or overnight permits are required. There are restrooms and bear-proof trash bins available for use.
Trails used, Day 1
Huckleberry Trail
Hornton Trail (just for a short bit)
Judy Springs Trail
Seneca Creek Trail
Hammock Camp along Seneca Creek.
Day 1 Mileage: 6.5 miles
Day 1 Gross Elevation Gain: 221 feet (pretty much down hill all day)
Trails used, Day 2
Seneca Creek Trail
High Meadows Trail
Lumberjack Trail
Join back up with Huckleberry Trail
Arrive back at Spruce Knob Parking Lot
Day 2 Mileage: 10 miles
Day 2 Gross Elevation Gain: 2,173 feet (pretty much up hill all day)
Link to Blog Post with Full Gear List used on this trip
Notable Gear Seen in the Video
Denali’s Dog Backpack – “One Tigris Cotton Canvas”
Denali’s Collapsible Dog Dish – Doggone Dish
Dutchware Chameleon Hammock
Hammock Gear Burrow 40 Top Quilt
Hammock Gear Phoenix 30 Underquilt
Denali’s Hammock – 2T’s Hammock Chair from Dutchware
Hammock Gear Cuben Hex Tarp
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter
Toaks 750ml Titanium Pot
Vargo Windscreen
Esbit Solid Fuel Cubes
ULA Ohm 2.0 Backpack
Aerial Photography – DJI Mavic Pro
Primary Camera – Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
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The videos with just Nali are my favorites. 🙂
I truly love your videos with your beautiful dog.
I'm a dog lover too, my hound is named Lillie Belle.
@8min…😆👍
You never go wrong camping West Virginia!👍🤠🙏✝️
cook the spam inside the spam can doofus…..
Hey man, just discovered your channel, loving it! Live in VA and love hiking. Just started planning this hike. Question; better spring or fall? See you in the trail
Have you done any trips to the Otter Creek wilderness area? It's near Elkins, not as far in as Spruce Knob
I just recently bought a ‘Maxie Swag’ from here in Australia and its the best thing when youre taking your dog with you hammock camping. I used to stress he’d rip my hammock or the fire wasnt enough to keep him warm. This dog swag works wonders
Yanks always have to fucking sell something!
Just a couple of guys being dudes intro
i know you've linked most things, but where can i get that dogs red cape thing :D? thanks
I love all your videos but love when you come to WV
Spam is not raw…it’s ready to eat from can…been doing it for years
Can you do a what’s in my dog pack video? Please 👍🏻
Denali is definitely the star of the show.
Spam is one of the best parts about Backpacking.
Lol. Watch the dog when he says “spam” 3:41
Gotta love hiking with a dog
Are you planning on review video of you hammock gear phoenix 30 underquilt? Why you went with this rating over your Incubator 40?
what jacket is that you had on the dog? the red/black/white one. I've got a hound and her short hair doesn't always keep her warm, especially in early spring
Guys, this needs to be cleared up. He doesn’t have a drone, he has family at the FBI and he asked for some footage.
so cool!
Come backpack in Florida
Hei I really enjoy your page ☺ Keep it up!
If you would have went another 50 to 75 yards further past your turn onto the Horton trail ,you would have came to the big falls of Seneca and the best camping site in the area. Try using the Gandy Creek side for some awesome loop trips if you go in the future. Great area n Sweet video THANKS
Love spam mixed with eggs bacon flavored especially
can i just say, i love yoour videos! hyoh…
Any chance you could do a video on the dog gear you use/carry for denali? I go backpacking with my dog all the time and would like to see and compare to what you use.
Ezbit? Really? Maybe communication is not there but, who uses ezbit anymore these days? Maybe I just don't know.
YOU SHOULD CALL YOUR SELF EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT HAMMOCKS!
went to the beach instead…really?
Hi, I was looking into that hammock and underquilt was wondering how comfortable it is for side sleeping? Also, is easier to dial in the underquilt with those attachment points on the sides? Thanks 🙂
Hi sintax77, my first time watching your videos, quick question, what type of dog is that? Looks like the ideal companion dog on hikes and breaks away..
With all your hiking adventures – you ever thought about getting into qrp ham radio – if so you would be great doing sota!
I'm sure you are aware of Camp Dry for adding water repellency to gear fabrics like Denali's pack. You may have already used a similar product to treat his pack. Denali is quite a good trail hiker, brings back many fond memories of my pooch that accompanied me on my outdoor adventures.