One of the great glories of the inimitable Dolly Sods Wilderness of West Virginia was the seldom-visited Dunkenbarger Loop. I went there alone about four years ago on the weekend of Thanksgiving, and it was wild and cold and glorious. I had many vast miles of mountains and woodlands all to myself. Not so in June of 2024. This time the place was crowded. My plan was to return with a friend to a beautiful stream side campsite I’d seen on the earlier trip, and though we had it to ourselves on a Thursday night, neighbors moved in just 50 feet away on both sides the following night. I’m thinking Dolly Sods, in all its wonder and beauty, is best reserved for weekdays November thru April, when there are fewer people.
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