Rose Benchmark marks the highest spot in Braxton County, West Virginia, topping out at 2,183 feet, which gives it the distinction of being the 28th highest point in the state and puts it on the radar of all the West Virginia Peak Chasers. Unfortunately, the area is a hive of activity due to the number of encroaching oil/gas wells, which means that it is not a particularly attractive area to go hiking. If you happen to want to add Rose Benchmark to the list of peaks you have conquered, you can easily access the highpoint by car along Crites Mountain Road, close to the small town of Birch River. Once you have bagged your peak, you can visit nearby Summersville Lake for camping, hiking, and boating activities.

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