Smoke Hole Canyon, known to the locals as “The Smokes,” feels like a secret outdoor adventure hideaway. As you drive into Smoke Hole Canyon Recreation Area, you immediately get the sense of discovery as the 20-mile-long canyon walls rise up around you and the road winds with the South Branch of the Potomac River in a way that feels like the water is leading the way.
Nestled within a 40 square mile area of the Monongahela National Forest and framed by North Fork Mountain and Cave Mountain, Smoke Hole Canyon is a mecca for hikers, bikers, climbers, fishermen, paddlers, tubers, and campers alike. Enter from Smoke Hole Road from State Route 220 in Pendleton County or from the north on State Route 55 from Grant County. Once you’ve found this hidden gem, here are some adventures to be had in Smoke Hole Canyon.
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