Adventures in our backyard

Check out these amazing destinations just minutes from Petersburg and easy to get to.

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Canaan Valley State Park

Canaan Valley State Park pulls double duty as a luxurious resort and a pristine, four-season, 6,000-acre state park. At a summit elevation of 4,280 feet, Canaan Valley Resort is also a prime winter destination with 40 trails for every level of skier or snowboarder.

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Snowshoe Mountain

If you’re looking for an epic outdoor experience, look no further than the 251 acres of skiable terrain and 11,000 acres of pristine backcountry at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Don’t let the name fool you—Snowshoe is also a major two-wheel destination with nearly 40 trails and 1,500 vertical feet of downhill mountain biking.

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Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls State Park is best known for its energetic waters that twist through an eight-mile gorge before plummeting 63 feet into the canyon below. The park also offers 20 miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, nature and recreation programs, and endless Instagrammable moments.

Spruce Knob

At 4,863 feet above sea level, Spruce Knob is West Virginia's highest peak. This area offers backpacking and day hiking opportunities for the visitors looking to get a splendid view of the gorgeous natural scenery surrounding the area.

NRocks Outdoor Adventures

Picture it. You’re standing on a suspension bridge strung 150 feet off the ground between two razorback edges of a rock formation high in the mountains of nearby Pendleton County. You see treetops swaying beneath you with each shaky step.

Seneca Rocks State Park

Seneca Rocks, located in the Monongahela National Forest, is one of the most photographed landmarks in West Virginia. The magnificent formation, which rises nearly 900 feet above the North Fork River, is popular with rock climbers and a longtime scenic attraction in the state.

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Seneca Caverns

Seneca Caverns is home to the oldest recorded cave in the state. The caverns include two caves available for tours, where visitors can travel 165 feet below the entrance on cement steps or don helmets and go wild caving with guides.

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Timberline Mountain

Many ski aficionados argue that Timberline, which features a 1,000 feet of vertical drop and a variety of terrains, offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Mid-Atlantic. Perfect North Slopes has added a brand new 6-passenger high speed chairlift as well as a 4-passenger mid-mountain chairlift.

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White Grass Ski Touring Center

Less than five miles from Canaan Valley Resort, this locally owned and operated cross country ski touring center offers acres of trails, ski rentals, classes, and a backcountry ski specialty shop.

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Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

The Canaan Valley was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974, and a portion was later preserved as a national wildlife refuge. The Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge encompasses nearly 17,000 acres. Visitors are welcome to explore the refuge from one hour before dawn to one hour after sunset.

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Mountain Golf

Canaan Valley Resort Golf Club

304-866-4121

230 Main Park Rd, Davis, WV 26260

Valley View Golf Club

304-538-6564

4638 US HWY 220 S, Moorefield, WV 26836

Highlands Golf Club at Fisher Mountain

304-358-2261

302 Golf Club Drive, Franklin, WV 26807

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Reed’s Creek Climbing

Small sport climbing area located between Franklin and Petersburg with limestone cliffs very similar to Franklin Gorge, but with more moderate climbs.