The Ultimate Winter Playground for the Whole Family

Oct 15, 2019

In West Virginia’s beautiful Canaan Valley, you and your family will enjoy a winter wonderland of snow, smiles, and laughter. From skiing to snowboarding to snow tubing, ice skating, and so much more, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy. Your stay in the valley puts you near the White Grass Ski Touring Center, where you will enjoy some of the most exciting cross country skiing in the eastern part of the United States. Here’s a look at the top activities to partake in when staying in the highest mountain valley east of the Rockies.

Snow Tubing

The Canaan Valley Ski Resort is a go-to destination for those who want to hit the slopes on a tube. Your two-hour session passes give you full access to 1,200 feet of multi-lane snow tubing runs. Vending concessions along with restrooms are available in the snow tubing area — and there’s also an outdoor fire ring. It’s perfect for kids and teens, but do keep in mind that there is a minimum age of four and a height requirement of 42″ to go snow tubing.

Ice Skating

An outdoor, covered ice rink makes your stay in the Canaan Valley all the more fun. Since the rink is directly behind the main lodge building, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the 3,100-feet-high Alleghany Mountains during your skate. If you get chilly, you can head over to the outdoor fireplace.

Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Voted Best in the Region for skiing, the White Grass Ski Touring Center has healthy, inexpensive activities like cross-country skiing for you and the family to partake in. If you enjoy snowshoeing, you’ll want to visit White Grass to take advantage of its 160 inches of annual, powdery fluff.

The facility was originally built in 1959 and was named the Weiss Knob Ski Area. It has more than 37 miles of maintained trails and 1,200 vertical feet of high country to cross country ski on.

Black Water Falls Sled Run

Also nearby is the Black Water Falls Sled Run, which is the longest sled run found on the east coast. At a quarter-mile long — that’s almost as much as four whole football fields! — this will be the best sled ride your kids will have ever had. The park recently installed new lighting and performed other upgrades to improve its functionality and safety.

The Takeaway

The Canaan Valley is the ultimate winter playground for the whole family. Come join us for the winter season to enjoy all kinds of fun-filled activities and top-rated lodging.

Bear Brook Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $179.00      

Bear Brook

By The Brook Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $199.00      

By The Brook

Chalet Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $159.00      

Chalet

Evergreen Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $219.00      

Evergreen

Lakeside Refuge Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $550.00      

Lakeside Refuge

Mirror Lake Inn Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $269.00      

Mirror Lake Inn

Mountainaire Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $249.00      

Mountainaire

Mountaineer Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $189.00      

Mountaineer

Northwoods F8, Bear Foot Inn Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $159.00      

Northwoods F8, Bear Foot Inn

Orsinger's Barn Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $349.00      

Orsinger's Barn

Silver Fox Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $229.00      

Silver Fox

Spruce Haven Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $199.00      

Spruce Haven

Uncle Wade's Cabin Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $239.00      

Uncle Wade's Cabin

Valley Splendor Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $189.00      

Valley Splendor

Valley View Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $179.00      

Valley View

Cardinal Crest Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $179.00      

Cardinal Crest

Cardinal Haus Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $189.00      

Cardinal Haus

Aspen Knoll 6, Mountain Serenity Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $239.00      

Aspen Knoll 6, Mountain Serenity

Deerfield Village 078, Mountaineers Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $169.00      

Deerfield Village 078, Mountaineers

Deerfield Village 079, D'Bears Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $169.00      

Deerfield Village 079, D'Bears

Abundant Blessings Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $199.00      

Abundant Blessings

Ole Fezziwig's Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $229.00      

Ole Fezziwig's

Northwoods B6, The Basebox Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $159.00      

Northwoods B6, The Basebox

Tiny Peace of Zen Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $149.00      

Tiny Peace of Zen

Appaus Wetu Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $259.00      

Appaus Wetu

Wildlife Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $189.00      

Wildlife

WoodHaven Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $199.00      

WoodHaven

Deerfield Village 41, Eagle's Retreat Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $169.00      

Deerfield Village 41, Eagle's Retreat

Styxneste Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $159.00      

Styxneste

Deerfield Village 109, Red Spruce Retreat Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $169.00      

Deerfield Village 109, Red Spruce Retreat

Almost Heaven Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $229.00      

Almost Heaven

Sloan Bear Hideaway Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $149.00      

Sloan Bear Hideaway

Eagle's Nest Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $115.00      

Eagle's Nest

Blackwater Punch, Herzwood D204 Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $149.00      

Blackwater Punch, Herzwood D204

Timberbrook Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $229.00      

Timberbrook

Beaver's Den Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $149.00      

Beaver's Den

Casa Sierra Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $149.00      

Casa Sierra

Das Marchenhaus Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $159.00      

Das Marchenhaus

Red Door Roost Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $179.00      

Red Door Roost

THISISIT Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $169.00      

THISISIT

Zen Too Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $159.00      

Zen Too

Hickory House Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $450.00      

Hickory House

Salty Peaks Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $149.00      

Salty Peaks

Huckleberry Hideaway Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $159.00      

Huckleberry Hideaway

Safe Haven Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $159.00      

Safe Haven

Stowaway Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $229.00      

Stowaway

Quitin' Time Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $189.00      

Quitin' Time

Mountain Glory Cabin Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $350.00      

Mountain Glory Cabin

Leaf Peeper's Chalet Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $350.00      

Leaf Peeper's Chalet

Driftland Cabin Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $325.00      

Driftland Cabin

LabOUR of Love Lodge Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $375.00      

LabOUR of Love Lodge

Deerfield Village 079, D'Bears Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $169.00      

Deerfield Village 079, D'Bears

Deerfield Village 109, Red Spruce Retreat Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $169.00      

Deerfield Village 109, Red Spruce Retreat

Red Door Roost Thumbnail Image

     Starting at $179.00      

Red Door Roost