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The 9 Best Nature & Parks in Snowshoe, West Virginia (WV)
Whether visiting Snowshoe for its well-known ski resort, cultural attractions, or off-season outdoor activities, you are sure to have a great time in this family friendly mountain area. The name Snowshoe itself conjures images of fresh powdery snow, and it holds true to that image with Snowshoe Mountain Resort, where you can ski the day away. Snowshoe Mountain Tubing Park has areas for snowboarding and tubing as well, so you can enjoy the mountain snow whichever way you like. If you are there off season or would rather enjoy some snow-free activities, the Raven Golf Club has a dramatic 18-hole championship style golf course where you can enjoy all the mountain beauty there is to offer while working on your game. Pamper yourself with a day at Spa Vantage, or spend a day with the family at the Big Top amusement park.
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1. Cheat Mountain Ridge Natural Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By steinfire - Milledgeville, United States
I talked to a girl in the village near the shuttle pick up that was wearing a blue Snowshoe Guide vest. She told me to go up past The Sanctuary and there were trails all through the woods. If you go to top of the world parking lot and follow it to the far right you will see a sign for “the Sanctuary” there is a road that you can go up that will connect you to the trails. You could also probably go behind the 2 water storage towers and find the trails. We found some sections of snow that were almost knee deep. It reminded my daughter of the movie Narnia.
2. Shavers Lake & Lift Rides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Maksimsmomanddad - Scott Depot, United States
My 16 years old son and I walked the trail around the lake. It’s scenic and I stopped several times to take in the beauty. It’s about 1.5 mile. I’d recommend to wear good hiking shoes.
3. Cheat Mountain Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Scenic trail rides through Wonderful Wild West Virginia. Cheat Mountain Stables is located at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in the Silver Creek area of the mountain. We offer one hour trail rides in the winter and 1 or 2 hour rides in the summer as well as a sunset ride. Please join us and experience the mountain from a different perspective!
Reviewed By devonm489
This was a fantastic experience for our family of six (4 kids, ranging in age from 5-13) on our recent Thanksgiving trip to West Virginia. For years, I've tried to schedule horseback rides at resorts but always gave up because there weren't enough horses, they wouldn't allow kids that young to ride, or it was too expensive. I was SO impressed by the folks at Cheat Mountain Stables. We scheduled the ride the day before. The price was shockingly affordable, the ride was 1 hour+, and it was through the forest and in different terrains, which was exciting for everyone. Our guide, Skip, was hilarious and walked alongside my youngest, who had his own small horse (which was both thrilling and scary for him). I was so pleasantly surprised that they let him ride alone! The kids had SUCH a sense of accomplishment after this. Skip made sure to stop and take pictures of everyone too - they think of everything. The entire family agreed that the horseback ride was their favorite part of our trip to Snowshoe. It was such a memorable experience and the kids have been begging to go again (though I can't find a similar experience where we live!) Do not hesitate to add this to your time in Snowshoe.
4. Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 745 reviews
Start with an 11,000 acre playground serving up the best of the mountains, however you like it. Your days here are like having dessert first. Our Village is situated atop the mountain and gives you access to spa-ing, shopping and even dancing. It all feels better at 4,848 feet.
Reviewed By andrewtravels37 - Cincinnati, United States
On an impulse decision, I decided to pack up the car and make the 6-hour drive from Cincinnati to Snowshoe to fit in 2 last days of skiing before the season came to a close. I learned to ski in Colorado and was curious to see what skiing in the East was about. Overall, I was really impressed and will be returning next year. I started off the day on the front of the mountain, which was fine, but it got a little crowded and had long lift lines. The lines were better at Soaring Eagle and I was able to enjoy myself a bit more. The real fun started at Western Territory - I enjoy harder blue or black groomers and the Western Territory was perfect for me. At times I could have thought I was in Colorado and found the skiing to be far better than anything I would imagine within a half-day's drive of Ohio. The Western Territory was even better in the morning, with fresh groomed snow and virtually no lift lines. I didn't find the night skiing at Silver Creek to be very enjoyable with long lines and poor snow conditions by the end of the day. I didn't mind leaving earlier than intended though since I was staying in Marlinton and had a little bit of a drive. Didn't detract from the experience too much as I had a great time in the Western Territory but just sharing for those thinking about night skiing or Silver Creek. I will definitely be back - for the many people like me who are within a 6h drive (OH, PA, VA, DC, NC) - this is a great option to get some quality skiing in and truly feel like you are at a ski destination (the village is substantial). It doesn't 100% replace going out west - but is a lot easier to pull off for a quick weekend trip and worth the time.
5. Snowshoe Mountain Tubing Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By KBru829 - West Falls Church, United States
Awesome! I was hesitant because I have had scary experiences in other states, but this was great. My five year old and myself had a blast. The staff are friendly and will help if needed. If you don't know what to do, stand back and watch for a minute or two and it should make sense. We will definitely be doing this again next year. Tons of fun!
6. Shavers Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
7. Bail-Out Natural Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
