Tygart Times First Issue - Feb 2024 | Page 25

Ski the Valley
Situated in the scenic Allegheny Mountains in Tucker County , Canaan Valley is the highest mountain valley east of the Rocky Mountains , with a base of 3,100 feet . The ridges of these mountains act as a magnet for snow . Just 30 miles from Elkins , it ’ s no wonder that this area has four different ski options when you “ Ski the Valley ”.
Timberline Mountain
Top-notch snow making and mountain operations ensure great skiing and snowboarding all winter long at Timberline ’ s 4,268 ’ summit . Home to the longest ski slope of the Southeast , Timberline is well known for its wide slopes , 1,000 foot vertical drop , and varied terrain to accommodate all skill levels .
Canaan Resort
Providing prime downhill skiing for over eighty years , Canaan Resort offers 47 trails and is an excellent place for beginners to learn to ski . Looking for family friendly activities ? Canaan Resort has an ice skating rink , groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing , and a tubing hill .
White Grass Ski Touring
Deemed the most exciting cross-country ski experience in the East , White Grass has over 50km of trails that are groomed and maintained . Backcountry skiers can take advantage of 1,200 vertical feet of slopes and glades .
Blackwater Falls Sled Run
Located in Blackwater Falls State Park , this winter attraction is the longest , fastest sled run on the East Coast . The park also rents out cross-country skis and snowshoes to enjoy more than 10 miles of trails right in the park .
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