I just got back from a trip there today! Three days in May and it was rainy, cold, and windy! Keep in mind that weather there is incredibly unpredictable, and you shouldn't assume that if it's in the 70s or 80s normally, that it will be similar in Dolly Sods. That being said, it is my favorite place to visit! There are so many fantastic hikes with spectacular views and wonderful things to see.

There are easy hikes as well as more difficult ones. We backpack in and stay in the backcountry, but there are some nice civilized sites you can stay at as well. One of my favorite things about the area is the vast differences in terrain and vegetation in a relatively small area. In a mile hike you can see thick pine forests, mountain meadows, bare piles of sandstone boulders, marshes, hardwood forests, and some great mountain streams. It's wonderful.

I love Dolly Sods, it's truly a hidden gem for those who love the outdoors. If you decide to go, I hope you have a great time! I always do.