Things to Do Off the Mountain
West Virginia is a beautiful state and Pocahontas County has many tings to offer that are not part of the Snowshoe.
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN POCAHONTAS COUNTY WV
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
The Cranberry Glades are known for being West Virginia’s largest area of bogs, also known as acidic wetlands. This incredibly unique ecosystem spans a vast 750 acres. In 1965, the United States Forest Service established this area in an effort to protect more than 60 species of plants.
Droop Mountain Battlefield
Pocahontas County’s southern region is occupied by Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. This is where the last major Civil War battle in West Virginia was fought. The state bought the battlefield site in 1928, dedicating it as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the battle. Even those people who are not Civil War buffs will be able to appreciate the immense beauty of this location.
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
In the historic town of Cass, WV, you will find this park that takes its visitors back to a period in time when steam locomotives dominated transportation. The park offers people a chance to experience unforgettable train rides that travel through large areas of mountain wilderness. Spruce, Bald Knob, and Whittaker Station are the three destinations offered by the Cass Scenic Railroad.
Snowshoe Mountain
Located in Snowshoe WV, Snowshoe Mountain is a Pocahontas County WV resort located at the top of Cheat Mountain. It consists of 11,000 acres of pristine mountain wilderness. If you love to go mountain biking, you will be in paradise. There are marked trails that go for more than 100 miles. If you plan on bringing your entire family, you can visit Split Rock Pools, which is an indoor/outdoor pool area. There is also a spa available at the resort.
Highland Scenic Highway
This is a lovely highway that takes travelers through the Monongahela National Forest. You will be able to see over a massive expanse of hardwood forests. It is West Virginia’s highest major roadway, extending from Richwood to U.S. Route 219, for a total of 43 miles.
Beartown State Park
On Droop Mountain’s eastern summit, you will find this lovely 107-acre area. Visitors will marvel at strange rock formations, overhanging cliffs, and enormous boulders, which are made up of Pottsville Sandstone dating all the way back to the Pennsylvanian Age.
Watoga State Park
Located 14 miles south of Marlinton, this is West Virginia’s largest state park, totaling more than 10,000 acres. The park offers the best camping in the state, with 10 modern cabins equipped with air conditioning and heat. There are also a large number of campsites with electrical hookups. An 11-acre lake can be used for fishing, row-boating, or paddle-boating.
Green Bank Telescope
This is the largest fully-steerable telescope on the planet. It weighs 17 million pounds and stands 485 feet tall. The reflecting surface measures an astonishing 2.3 acres. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory has a total of 11 telescopes on display for visitors to look at. it is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Pocahontas County WV.
Falls of Hills Creek
Located in the Monongahela National Forest, this area encompasses 114 acres of pristine natural beauty. Visitors will enjoy three waterfalls and one of the cleanest streams in the state of West Virginia. There is a boardwalk with a length of 1,700 feet that you can use to get some amazing photos of the first waterfall. Wildflower lovers will find more than 40 species. These are in bloom from the spring through the beginning of summer.
** During the month of April, May, and November, the Mountain shuts down therefore most if not all businesses are closed. These are just a few recommendations if you are there during that time, or anytime throughout the year for the matter! **