Snowshoe Accomodations & Directions

DETROIT, TOLEDO, CLEVELAND AREAS: I-75 to I-80/90 East, South on I-77 to Parkersburg, WV; US-50 East to Clarksburg and I-79 South to Weston, WV, then East on US-33 to Elkins, then South 48 miles on US-219.

CHICAGO, INDIANAPOLIS, DAYTON, COLUMBUS AREAS: South on I-65 to Indianapolis then East on I-70 through Dayton to Columbus, take 270 South to US-33 East to Athens, Ohio, then US-50 East to Parkersburg and Clarksburg, WV; I-79 South to Weston, WV, then East on US-33 to Elkins, South 48 miles on US-219. (NOTE 1: US-33 from Columbus to Athens is mostly 4-lane Highway and takes 30 minutes off the travel time from Columbus).

CINCINNATI AREA: Take Rt. 50 *East from I-275 to Athens, Ohio, on to Parkersburg and Clarksburg, WV, then I-79 South to Weston, WV. Take US-33 East to Elkins, WV then US-219 South 48 miles to Snowshoe. (Or take I-75 South to I-64 East with same routing as Evansville).

*A reader also suggested an alternate route - State Route 32 instead of Rt. 50 Claims to be straighter, shorter, safer and faster from all parts of the city of Cincinnati. Thanks to this reader!

EVANSVILLE, LOUISVILLE, LEXINGTON AREAS: I-64 East to Charleston, WV, continue on I-64/77 (toll) to Beckley, WV, then I-64 East to White Sulphur Springs. Exit US-60 thru town of White Sulphur Springs, then left on to Rt. 92 and after 39 miles, turn left on Rt-39 to Marlinton. North on US-219 for 26 miles to Snowshoe (Or see Alternate Route #2 below, shorter but mountainous).

PITTSBURGH AREA: I-79 South to Weston, WV, then East on US-33 to Elkins, South 48 miles on US-219 to Snowshoe. * Note: US 33 is now 4-lane complete to Elkins. Should save 1/2 hour drive time.

STATE COLLEGE, ALTOONA, HARRISBURG, PA AND POINTS NORTH: US-220 to I-70 East to Hagerstown, MD, then I-81 South to Staunton, VA, then take same routing as listed below (Virginia Beach) from Staunton to Snowshoe. (Or use Alternate Route # 3 below).

WILMINGTON, BALTIMORE AND POINTS NORTHEAST: I-95 to Baltimore, then I-70 to I-81 South to Strasburg, VA, travel West on HWY 55 into WV to Harman, WV, then US-33 West to Elkins; take US-219 South 48 miles to Snowshoe. (Or use Alternate Route # 3 below).

WASHINGTON, DC AREA: I-66 to I-81 then to Staunton, VA, take same routing as (Virginia Beach) listed below from Staunton to Snowshoe. (Or use Alternate Route # 3 below).

VIRGINIA BEACH, PORTSMOUTH, NORFOLK, RICHMOND AREA: 1-64 West to I-81 North to Staunton, VA, West on US-250 then South on 42 to Goshen, VA, then WV-39 West to Marlinton, WV, then 26 miles North on US-219 to Snowshoe.

RALEIGH, DURHAM, GREENSBORO, NC AREA: North on US-220 to Roanoke and on to Clifton Forge, VA, then I-64 West to White Sulphur Springs, then 92 North to WV-39 West to Marlinton, WV; and 26 miles North on US-219 to Snowshoe. (Highway 92 is a very drivable route from I-64 to WV39).

ATLANTA, COLUMBIA, SC; CHARLOTTE, NC AREAS: North on I-77 from Charlotte to Beckley, WV, then I-64 East to White Sulphur Springs, then 92 North to WV-39 West to Marlinton, WV: then 26 miles North on US-219 to Snowshoe. (You may also leave I-64 at Lewisburg and travel Hwy 219 North to Snowshoe . . . shorter but very mountainous).

NASHVILLE, KNOXVILLE, TRI-CITIES AREAS: I-40 to Knoxville and I-81 North to I-77 North to I-64 East to White Sulphur Springs, then 92 North to WV-39 West to Marlinton, WV; then 26 miles on US-219 North to Snowshoe. (You may also leave I-64 at Lewisburg and travel Hwy 219 North to Snowshoe . . . shorter but very mountainous).

* ALTERNATE 2: I-64 to Charleston, I-79 North to US-19 South; exit at WV-55 at Muddlety East to Craigsville/Richwood; then 39/55 to Marlinton, continue North on 219 to Snowshoe - 26 miles. (Kennison Mountain between Richwood and Marlinton can be icy or snow-packed in winter.)

* ALTERNATE 3: From I-81 at Harrisonburg, VA, take 33 West into Franklin then South on 220 to Vanderpool then 84 West to Frost then 92/28 North to New Rt. 66 to Cass and on to Snowshoe.

CITY	MILEAGE	DRIVING TIME
.Atlanta, GA	522 mi	10 hrs
Baltimore, MD	342mi	6.5 hrs
Charlotte, NC	312 mi	6 hrs
Cincinatti, OH	357 mi	7.5 hrs
Cleveland, OH	311 mi	6 hrs
Columbia, SC	445 mi	7 hrs
Columbus, OH	290 mi	6 hrs
Durham, NC	268 mi	5.5 hrs
Greensboro, NC	273 mi	5.5 hrs
Harrisburgh, PA	299 mi	6 hrs
Indianapolis, IN	517 mi	9 hrs
Jacksonville, FL	700 mi	13 hrs
Knoxville, TN	365 mi	7 hrs
Lexington, KY	346 mi	6.5 hrs
Norfolk, VA	298 mi	6 hrs
Pittsburgh, PA	192 mi	4 hrs
Richmond, VA	188 mi	4 hrs
Washington, DC	245 mi	5 hrs

Lewisburg, WV - Greenbrier Valley Airport is approximately 1.5 hours from Snowshoe. Transportation via the Breenbrier Valley Airport Shuttle: (304) 536-1193

Snowshoe, WV - Mountain Heliport available with restrictions. Prior permission required, min. 48 hours pre-flight request. (304) 572-1000

Restaurants
Snowshoe
Bear's Den	304-572-1000
Beaver Tails	304-572-1000
Brandi's	304-572-1000
Eli's	304-572-1000
Pizzazz Pizza	304-572-1000
Shavers Centre Food Court	304-572-1000
The Club House	304-572-1000

Lodging Snowshoe Mountain Resort Central Reservations represents over 900 individual lodge rooms, condominiums (including Silver Creek) and private homes. (Note: The Start/Finish is at Silver Creek).
Snowshoe Mtn. Resort	304-572-5252
Pocahontas County Tourism	800-336-7009
Old Spruce Realty	888-577-7823
Condos East & West	864-277-7449
Misty Mountain Rental Co.	877-572-2210
Snowshoe Condominiums	800-898-0004
Elk River Touring Center	304-572-3771
Tri Ski Condominiums	800-624-4341
Morning Glory Inn	304-572-5000
Elk Mountain Outfitters	304-572-3000
Linwood Lodge Bunkhouse	304-572-2865

Camping/Pit Areas & RVs:
Semi-primitive camping and pit spaces: Feel like roughing it? We've got a place for you to lay your head. Camping and pit spaces are available for a $52 fee for the entire weekend (Wednesday through Monday) for a 15 ft. x 20 ft. camping/pit space. There's no per person per night fee, just a space fee. This pays for the insurance, port-o-lets, trash removal, water, hot showers, grounds repairs, etc. Reservations are required for your camping/pit space(s), but Granny won't be taking any reservations until May 1st. Reservations are being taken on a first-come, first-served basis. No vendors or concessions will be allowed in these areas.

RV parking: RV parking will be provided (with electric hook-ups only, no sewer or water) for $75 per night. No vendors or concessions will be allowed in this area. Reservations are being taken on a first-come, first-served basis. There are different sized RV spaces: 40 ft. x 25 ft. with 50 amp or 30 amp electric service or 25 ft. x 25 ft. spaces with 20 amp service. Be sure to request the appropriate space for your RV. Reservations are required. Contact Snowshoe Reservations Department at (304)572-5252 to reserve your space.

Vendors interested in the Expo Area should go to our Vendor Expo page or call Steve at Granny Gear Productions 304-259-5533 (cheryl@grannygear.com).

Granny Gear Productions, Inc.
P.O. Box 189 / 140 Fourth St.
Davis, WV 26260
Phone: (304)259-5533
Fax: (304)259-5596

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