Hikers stand on a ridge in the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Portions of the 17,000 acre protected space reach over 4,000 feet above sea level with vistas of the Canaan Valley. The wilderness is a popular backpacking destination. Photo: WVTourism.com

Hikers stand on a ridge in the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Portions of the 17,000-acre protected area reach more than 4,000 feet above sea level with vistas of the Canaan Valley. Photo courtesy of WVTourism.com.

Hikers stand on a ridge in the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Portions of the 17,000 acre protected space reach over 4,000 feet above sea level with vistas of the Canaan Valley. Photo courtesy of WVTourism.com.