Dolly Sods is a unique place with an interesting history. Dolly Sods gets its name from a German settler Johann Dahle and the local sods (a term for a field or meadow). Over time the name “Dahle” shifted to “Dolly.” It sits at the edge of Allegheny Front, more or less along the eastern continental... Continue Reading →
Trip Report: “What a Difference a Year Makes” Tour de Sods (Dolly Sods-Roaring Plains Wilderness Thru-Hike) (July 18-20, 2025).
“Suckers!” I thought. Two groups of DCUL backpackers were gathering at the Vienna Metro station for two different trips near each other in West Virginia. I signed on to the now-annual “Tour de Sods” expedition of the Dolly Sods and Roaring Plains wildernesses. The other group was heading to Spruce Knob and Seneca Creek just... Continue Reading →