Snowshoe Mountain Resort

With a wide assortment of activities across its 11,000 acres, Snowshoe Mountain Resort is an excellent launchpad for fall and winter activities in West Virginia. Mountain bikers will love the lift-serviced trail system (one of the largest in the eastern United States) as well as mountain bike rentals and classes for beginners. 

For something more on the mild side, go for an e-bike tour or an off-road adventure in a four-seat utility terrain vehicle. Travelers can even opt for Snowshoe Mountain Resort’s off-road dining experience, which includes a 15-mile UTV tour with a stop at the Sunrise Backcountry Hut for a three-course meal. 

Perched atop West Virginia’s second-highest point at 4,848 feet, Snowshoe Mountain Resort also offers the chance to try your hand at sporting clays and horseback riding before admiring the fall colors via a scenic lift ride. Those who like to hike can walk along the mellow Shaver’s Lake Trail or traverse the appropriately named 6,000 Steps Trail to the fire tower for 360-degree views of the Allegheny Mountains. 

When the snow starts to fall, Snowshoe Mountain Resort keeps the action rolling. On-site winter activities include snowmobiling, sleigh rides and ski touring. Skiers and snowboarders will delight in the 60 available trails that span 257 acres and are covered in about 150 inches of snowfall annually. Younger visitors can get in on the fun too and enjoy snow tubing both day and night at the Coca-Cola Tube Park.  

The lodging options atop the mountain are extensive, including condos, quaint chalets and large homes. The Rimfire Lodge features scenic vistas as well as a fireplace and outdoor hot tubs to keep warm during the chillier months, while the Mountain Lodge is located just a short walk away from the shops and restaurants in Snowshoe village. 10 Snowshoe Dr., Snowshoe, West Virginia 26209, 877/441-4386, snowshoemtn.com