Pocahontas County
Snowshoe Mountain If you’re looking for an epic outdoor experience, look no further than the 251 acres of skiable terrain and 11,000 acres of pristine backcountry at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Just off of U.S. Route 219 in Pocahontas County, Snowshoe is a resort community like no other. Fromwarm season ziplining, biking and water sports to winter recreation of every kind, this resort never fails to surprise visitors with its sheer variety of attractions and amenities. One of themost popular summertime adventures at Snowshoe is the Polaris RZR side-by-side ATVs. Once you’re at the wheel and strapped in, youwill follow a tour guide through challenging terrainwithmud pits, creek crossings, and steep climbs.The 14- mile wild adventure will leave you breathless, sowork in a trip to the Sunrise Backcountry Hut for a relaxing dinner and incredible vistas.This charming and rustic cabin located twomiles out on the CheatMountain Ridge Trail can be reached by passenger van. Enjoy a glass of wine on the porch, relax in a hammock, and relish a gourmet dinner.
Don’t let the name fool you—Snowshoe is also a major two-wheel destination with nearly 40 trails and 1,500 vertical feet of downhill mountain biking. The Snowshoe Bike Park boasts one of the largest trail systems in the East and has been touted as one of the best in the U.S. Novice riders will appreciate the machine-groomed trails, while pros will relish the berms, jump lines, andman-made challenges. Two high-speed quad lifts carry you safely to the top and save your strength for the downhill. Looking for a little slower pace adventure? Take onThe Raven, one of the most unique golf courses inWest Virginia. Nestled within the picturesque AlleghenyMountains, this signature Gary Player–designed course is as scenic as it is challenging. How can it get any better than that? Go ahead, book a tee time and let your anticipation grow. If you’d rather get out of the woods for a day, head to Snowshoe’s Sporting Clays Center and try your aim at flying clay discs. A range master will outfit you with a vest, a gun, and shells and teach you the art of golf with a shotgun. But don’t forget about West Virginia’s highest-elevation beach. Shavers Lake is a perfect backdrop for either relaxation or adrenaline with paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, water bikes, volleyball, nature trails, a climbing wall, geocaching, and a shuffleboard court. 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, 877.441.4386, snowshoemtn.com
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