Top Things to do in
Top 10 Outdoor Activities in , Pocahontas County
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Knapp's Creek Trout Lodge, Gaudineer Knob, Raven Golf Club, Falls of Hills Creek, Highland Scenic Highway, Shavers Lake & Lift Rides, Green Zebra Adventures - Snowshoe Mountain, Honeycomb Rocks Trail, Cheat Mountain Stables, Village at Snowshoe.
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1. Knapp's Creek Trout Lodge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Offering fly fishing along the banks of Knapps Creek, 3 hour 1/2 Day and 6 hr Full Day Guides and Beginner Lessons in a low pressure, friendly environment. Rental Equipment is available.
2. Gaudineer Knob
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Some of the finest red spruce forests for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Reviewed By DougCsr - Oak Park, United States
I can remember way back in the 1950's when you could look out over the landscape and see forever. Now, pollution prevents such a sight but it is still awe inspiring. To get there you need to ride the Cass Scenic RR and that alone is worth the trip.
3. Raven Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Designed by golf legend Gary Player, this 18-hole championship layout features dramatic elevation changes and rugged rock faces.
4. Falls of Hills Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Tucked away in a narrow gorge just off the Highland Scenic Highway is a hidden treasure known as the Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area. This popular 114 acre area contains three waterfalls - 25 feet, 45 feet, and 63 feet. The lower falls, at 63 feet is the second highest waterfall in West Virginia. A three quarter mile trail leads visitors to spectacular views of the three waterfalls as Hills Creek descends 220 feet between the upper and lower falls. The first 1700 feet of trail is a paved, wheelchair accessible path to the upper falls viewing platform. The remainder of the trail is more strenuous with stairways and boardwalks leading to the lower falls. There are 382 stair steps to the lower falls. The complete trip takes about an hour, or longer, if you want to rest often or just enjoy the scenic beauty.
Reviewed By wvundertaker - Cumberland, United States
The upper falls can’t really be seen. They need to cut the trees for a better view. Middle Falls was the prettiest in my opinion. Water level was low in all the falls, but the way they were positioned made them look fuller. The lower falls were a good distance from the middle falls and about 6 more flights of steps down. We stood about 3 flights from the bottom and took pics. They were pretty, despite low water. The trail is in good condition. The walkway and steps are good. I read somewhere there were 382 stairs. That’s pretty accurate. It was a beautiful hike, but it’s rough on the average Joe.
5. Highland Scenic Highway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
The Highland Scenic Highway is a beautiful corridor through Monongahela National Forest. This designated National Scenic Byway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219, north of Marlinton, WV. It has four developed scenic overlooks. Each site provides a comfortable rest stop, with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The Highway traverses the mountainous terrain of the Allegheny Highlands and Plateau, and rises from Richwood, elevation 2,325 feet, to over 4,500 feet along the Parkway. The Highway is a paved two-lane road, designated as State Routes 39 and 150. Rt. 150 is a 23-mile Parkway section that is not maintained in the winter. Travel is discouraged on Rt. 150 between November and March, sometimes April.
Reviewed By philc134 - Soddy Daisy, United States
This road is awesome for Motorcycling if you can keep your eyes on the road. The several overlooks are magnets for picture taking and leaf watching. Definitely worth the trip.
6. Shavers Lake & Lift Rides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Maksimsmomanddad - Scott Depot, United States
My 16 years old son and I walked the trail around the lake. It’s scenic and I stopped several times to take in the beauty. It’s about 1.5 mile. I’d recommend to wear good hiking shoes.
7. Green Zebra Adventures - Snowshoe Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Green Zebra Adventures offers the most exciting way to explore many of the world's top destinations; including, Maui, Scottsdale and Snowshoe Mountain, WV. We offer a safe and exhilarating off road tour featuring the cutting edge Tomcar. Customers drive their own specially designed, military grade off road vehicle -- with an experienced local guide leading the way, providing interesting commentary on area culture, geography, history and more.
8. Honeycomb Rocks Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
This .25 mile accessible trail offers close-up views of world class hematite deposits. The honeycomb rocks were slowly shaped and folded during the mountain building that occurred thousands of years ago. This easy and relatively flat trail is a great place to get out of the car with the whole family to learn about these unique rock formations.
9. Cheat Mountain Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Scenic trail rides through Wonderful Wild West Virginia. Cheat Mountain Stables is located at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in the Silver Creek area of the mountain. We offer one hour trail rides in the winter and 1 or 2 hour rides in the summer as well as a sunset ride. Please join us and experience the mountain from a different perspective!
Reviewed By devonm489
This was a fantastic experience for our family of six (4 kids, ranging in age from 5-13) on our recent Thanksgiving trip to West Virginia. For years, I've tried to schedule horseback rides at resorts but always gave up because there weren't enough horses, they wouldn't allow kids that young to ride, or it was too expensive. I was SO impressed by the folks at Cheat Mountain Stables. We scheduled the ride the day before. The price was shockingly affordable, the ride was 1 hour+, and it was through the forest and in different terrains, which was exciting for everyone. Our guide, Skip, was hilarious and walked alongside my youngest, who had his own small horse (which was both thrilling and scary for him). I was so pleasantly surprised that they let him ride alone! The kids had SUCH a sense of accomplishment after this. Skip made sure to stop and take pictures of everyone too - they think of everything. The entire family agreed that the horseback ride was their favorite part of our trip to Snowshoe. It was such a memorable experience and the kids have been begging to go again (though I can't find a similar experience where we live!) Do not hesitate to add this to your time in Snowshoe.
10. Village at Snowshoe
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 127 reviews
Located atop Cheat Mountain, this resort village features many resort amenities including hotels and a plaza filled with shops and restaurants.
Reviewed By FindTheBeachNow - Cleveland, United States
Great east coast ski option during Covid when so many places don't have capacity or don't allow out of staters. Large enough resort with plenty of trails for all skill levels & good terrain park options. Village is well marked so easy to find everything. Mostly takeout options for dining so plan ahead and bring food. We stayed slopeside at Expedition Station and although the condo was small cannot beat how easy ski-in/ski-out was during the stay. Split rock pools had controlled capacity however what a fun place to take dip outside in the snow!
