Snowshoe Travel Guide

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Snowshoe, located in the picturesque Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, is a premier ski destination in the United States. With an elevation of 4,848 feet, the resort offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding on the East Coast. Snowshoe boasts 257 acres of skiable terrain, 60 trails, and a vertical drop of 1,500 feet, making it the perfect playground for winter sports enthusiasts of all levels.

In addition to its world-class skiing, Snowshoe also offers a variety of off-mountain activities for visitors to enjoy. The village at the resort features charming shops, restaurants, and bars, creating a vibrant apres-ski scene. For those seeking a more relaxed experience, the area is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Monongahela National Forest, providing ample opportunities for snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and even cozy sleigh rides through the snowy landscape.

During the warmer months, Snowshoe transforms into a haven for outdoor adventurers, offering mountain biking, hiking, and golfing amidst stunning mountain vistas. The nearby Shavers Lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and paddleboarding, while the Raven Golf Club offers a challenging course with breathtaking views.

For those looking to immerse themselves in the culture of West Virginia, the nearby town of Marlinton is home to charming historical sites, including the 19th-century Pocahontas County Opera House and the Green Bank Observatory, where visitors can explore the mysteries of the universe.

Longest run: 7920 ftBase elevation: 3348 ftTop elevation: 4848 ftElevation: 4688 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°24'45"N, 79°59'40"W

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Snowshoe Attractions - What to See and Explore

Snowshoe offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Reber Radio Telescope, Shavers Fork Mountain Complex, Thorny Flat. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Observatories and planetariums
Reber Radio Telescope
The Reber Radio Telescope is a historic radio telescope, located at the Green Bank Observatory near Green Bank, West Virginia. Built in 1937 in Illinois by astronomer Grote Reber, it is the first purpose-built parabolic radio telescope.
Nature • Natural attraction • Mountain
Shavers Fork Mountain Complex
Shavers Fork Mountain Complex is the name given to the mountains on either side of Shavers Fork in the highlands portions of Randolph County, Pocahontas County, and Tucker County in West Virginia, USA.
Nature • Natural attraction • Mountain
Thorny Flat
Thorny Flat is the second highest peak in the U.S. state of West Virginia, after Spruce Knob. Thorny Flat is the high point of the ridge known as Cheat Mountain.

Day trips

Snowshoe – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Snowshoe, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Seneca Rocks (Monongahela National Forest), Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (Monongahela National Forest), The Greenbrier (White Sulphur Springs).

45 milesNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Seneca Rocks, Monongahela National Forest
Seneca Rocks is a large crag and local landmark in Pendleton County in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, United States. The south peak is one of a small number of peaks inaccessible except by technical rock climbing techniques on the East Coast of the United States.
4.5 miE
Museum
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, Monongahela National Forest
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is a state park and heritage railroad located in Cass, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It consists of the Cass Scenic Railroad, an 11-mile long heritage railway owned by the West Virginia State Rail Authority and operated by the Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad.
47 milesS
Casino, Gambling, Military museum
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs
The Greenbrier is a luxury resort located in the Allegheny Mountains near White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in the United States. Since 1778, visitors have traveled to this part of the state to "take the waters" of the area.
47 milesSW
Museum, Cave, Park
Lost World Caverns, Lewisburg
Lost World Caverns, located just outside Lewisburg, West Virginia, is an underground natural series of caverns.
32 milesNE
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Spruce Mountain, Monongahela National Forest
Spruce Mountain, in eastern West Virginia, USA, is the highest ridge of the Allegheny Mountains. The "whale-backed" ridge extends for only about 16 miles, from northeast to southwest, but several of its peaks exceed 4,500 feet in elevation.