Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Located in the heart of Canaan Valley, this resort state park delivers year-round adventure with trails, golf, wildlife viewing, and downhill and Nordic skiing.
At a Glance
Canaan Valley Resort State Park combines four-season resort amenities with natural beauty in one of the highest mountain valleys in the eastern United States. Summer visitors can hike and bike 18 miles of trails, golf 18 holes, or ride ski lifts for panoramic views, while winter transforms the park into West Virginia’s premier downhill skiing, tubing, and Nordic skiing destination. The park’s Promised Land Trail, wildlife viewing in the surrounding refuge, and full-service lodge make it ideal for families and groups seeking both comfort and Allegheny Highlands adventure.
Activities
- Hiking
- Biking
- E-Bike
- Golf
- Camping
- Swimming
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Downhill Skiing
- Chair-Lift
Features
- Wildflower
- Wetland
- Lodge & Cabins
Difficulty
Season
All Year; Day-Use
Area Trails
TEMPLATE TO CLONE & EDIT FROM
Length: 25.3 Miles
Elevation: 500 ft ↑ 700 ↓ (Elkins Trailhead)
Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
- Hiking
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
The Allegheny Highlands Trail is open to hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers. E-Bikes are permitted on the trail, but remember, no E-Bikes are allowed in the Monongahela National Forest- including the Blackwater Canyon Trail.
Promised Land Trail
Abe Run Trail
Back Hollow Trail
Bald Knob Trail
Blackwater River Trail
Bottleneck Trail
Clubmoss Trail
Club Run Trail
Deer Run Trail
Mill Run Trail
Monarch Trail
Ridgetop Trail
3-Pin Trail
Middle Ridge Trail
Recreation Sites
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Safety
Cell service may not be available during your hike. Please plan accordingly and always follow Leave No Trace principles.
While Class 1 and Class 2 E-Bikes are permitted in Canaan Valley State Park, use is prohibited within the Monongahela National Forest. Click here for more information about USFS e-bike policies.
Directions
From Thomas and Davis, drive south on WV-32 for approximately 10 miles; turn right for the trails and lodge, and left for the ski area.
From Elkins, drive east on US-33 for 23 miles to Harman. Continue north on WV-32 for 11 miles.
From Seneca Rocks, drive north on US-33 for 21 miles.
Nearby Towns
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