Canaan Valley Ski Resort

Essentials Slopes/Trails: 34 30% Beginner 40% Intermediate 30% Advanced Lifts: 1 Quad, 2 Triples, Snowmaking: 85% Elevation: 4280 ft Vertical: 850 ft Longest Run: 6,000 ft Equipment Rentals: YES Night Skiing: YES, weekends and holidays Ski School: YES   Activities Half Pipe: NO Terrain Park: YES Snow Tubing: YES Cross Country: YES Snowboarding: YES Children's Program: YES    Best Features Natural Snow - Canaan Valley, on the west slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, boasts one of the highest elevations east of the Rockies (4280') and over 160" of snowfall annually. Nordic Activities - A great place to cross-country ski or snowshoe, Canaan Valley State Park offers more than 30 kilometers of natural snow trails. Both cross-country skis and snowshoes are available for rental at the resort.

Spectacular mountain scenery and an average annual snowfall of 160 inches make Canaan Valley the perfect winter destination. The trails are divided almost equally between beginner, intermediate and advanced terrains, providing skiers of all abilities a challenge. The resort is small and definitely geared toward families, with little nightlife. Children will have fun in the slope side nursery or through participation in the nationally recognized SKIwee learn-to-ski program. If downhill isn't your thing, there are over 30 miles of beautiful, natural snow trails waiting for you and your cross country skis or snowshoes in the 6000 acres of state park surrounding the ski resort. Tubing and ice-skating round out the winter package. A two-for-one ski pass can be purchased for Canaan Valley and neighboring Timberline Four Seasons Resort - doubling the trails and the fun!

Getting There: Located 3 1/2 hours from downtown Pittsburgh via I-79 South to Route 33 East and 32 North.
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