Thursday, July 17th

Bike and Hike Tour:
Meet at Brigham Center at 8a, departs at 8:30a
Join Snowshoe guides as they lead you through some of Pocahontas County’s most spectacular local attraction. You will leave Snowshoe Mountain and head out to the Scenic Highway which provides breathtaking views of the county. From there you will ride to Cranberry Glades Botanical Area where you will hike the half-mile boardwalk to observe the largest area of bogs or acidic wetlands. Then it’s onto the Falls of Hills Creek to view the three waterfalls that cascade 25, 45 and 63 feet. The first 1,700 feet of trail is paved to the upper falls viewing platform. The reminder of the trail is more strenuous with stairways and boardwalks leading to the lower falls. After the hike back from the falls you will continue your leisurely ride to Beartown State Park a natural area of 107 acres located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. The park is noted for its massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and unusual rock formations, which are comprised of Pottsville Sandstone formed during the Pennsylvanian Age. A boardwalk allows easy access and interpretive signs provide insight into the fascinating ecology of this area. From Beartown it’s onto Watoga State Park the largest state park in West Virginia where you will stop for lunch. Once your belly is full we will head to Cass Scenic Railroad where you can stay and ride a steam driven locomotive or head back to Snowshoe. If you are going on the dinner train be sure to take your tickets on this ride.

Green Bank Tour:
Meet at the Brigham Center at 8:30a, departs at 9a
Meet your Snowshoe Guides to travel to Elkins on US route 219 through beautiful mountains and valleys. Once in Elkins you will grab a bite to eat before heading off to Seneca Rock, a magnificent formation rising nearly 900 feet above the North Fork River. If we have time we might get off our bikes and stretch our legs on the 1.3 mile hike to the top of the rocks to view the scenic valley below. Then it is back to Pocahontas County where we will visit the Nation Radio Astronomy Observatory which is the location of the world’s largest fully maneuverable radio telescope. Then it’s onto to Cass Scenic Railroad where you can stay and ride a steam driven locomotive or head back to Snowshoe. If you are going on the dinner train be sure to take your tickets on this ride.

Lewisburg Tour:
Meet at the Brigham Center at 8:30a, departs 9a
This tour will leave Snowshoe Mountain to our first stop at Droop Mountain Battlefield. Once at Droop you will go to the lookout tower and view the Greenbrier River Valley. From here you will ride to Lewisburg where we stop at a Food and Friends for lunch. Then it’s back to Pocahontas County through White Sulphur Springs, home of the famous Greenbrier Resort to Cass. Once in Cass you can stay and ride a steam driven locomotive or head back to Snowshoe. If you are going on the dinner train be sure to take your tickets on this ride.

Friday, July 18th

Songer Whitewater Raft Tour:
Meet at the Brigham Center at 8a, departs at 8:30a
Join our Snowshoe Guides as you head to Fayetteville for some of the most exciting Whitewater rafting around. Once you arrive at Songer you will be suited up so that you will be ready for the rapids ahead. Don’t forget to take time to look around and soak-in your surroundings. While on the river you will be treated to lunch from the Songer crew. Once the trip is over you will head back to Pocahontas County where you can stay in Marlinton and enjoy the festivities (see itinerary) or head back to Snowshoe Mountain. If you are going on the ride you will not make it back for the parade to Marlinton.

Bike and Hike Tour:
Meet at the Brigham Center at 8:3a, departs 8:30a
Join Snowshoe guides as they lead you through some of Pocahontas County’s most spectacular local attraction. You will leave Snowshoe Mountain and head out to the Scenic Highway which provides breathtaking views of the county. From there you will ride to Cranberry Glades Botanical Area where you will hike the half-mile boardwalk to observe the largest area of bogs or acidic wetlands. Then it’s onto the Falls of Hills Creek to view the three waterfalls that cascade 25, 45 and 63 feet. The first 1,700 feet of trail is paved to the upper falls viewing platform. The reminder of the trail is more strenuous with stairways and boardwalks leading to the lower falls. After the hike back from the falls you will continue your leisurely ride to Beartown State Park a natural area of 107 acres located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. The park is noted for its massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and unusual rock formations, which are comprised of Pottsville Sandstone formed during the Pennsylvanian Age. A boardwalk allows easy access and interpretive signs provide insight into the fascinating ecology of this area. From Beartown it’s onto Watoga State Park the largest state park in West Virginia where you will stop for lunch. Once your belly is full we will head to Cass Scenic Railroad where you can stay and ride a steam driven locomotive or head back to Snowshoe. If you are going on the dinner train be sure to take your tickets on this ride.

Country Roads Tour:
Meet at the Brigham Center at 8:30a, departs 9a
Join our Snowshoe Guides as you head across the Scenic Highway which provides breathtaking views of the county to Richwood, Craigsville and Webster Springs. This ride will be a long leisurely ride on the best biking roads West Virginia has to offer. Once in Webster Springs you will dine at the Main Street Diner where you will get a great meal. From there you will travel back to Pocahontas County where you can join the parade to Marlinton on stay at Snowshoe.