Trail Map Snowshoe Trails - whitegrass.com

1 Suggested Routes1. Easy Beginner (1 ). Ski along the snowfences and practice in The Meadows (22). Ski out Timberline Trail (4) to Hawthorne (33) and Easy Beginner (1-1 ). Warm up in The Meadows (22) and slip out Gandalfs (20) to The Springer Orchard and return the same Easy Beginner (1-1 ). Ski out Timberline Trail (4) to Crosscut (1) and return on 3 Mile (3) and finish with a loop in The Meadows (22).4. Advanced Beginner (2 ). Ski out 3 Mile (3) and climb Falls Overlook (21) to Barton s Loop (7) and up to Weiss Knob Trail (10) to Weiss Knob Ascent (9) and across to Roundtop. Doubleback homeward via Double Trouble (12) to Sawmill Flats and drop down Highland View (13) to Springer Orchard Trail (16) and back to the Advanced Beginner (2 ).

2 Ski out Springer Orchard Trail (16) and ski up Springer Forest (17) to Three Springs (18). Traverse uphill on Highland View (13) to the Shelter and return home via Barton s Bend (6) and Barton s Loop (7). Drop onto 3 Mile (3) from Falls Overlook (21) and kick n glide on home to the Advanced Beginner (3 ). Climb Three Mile (3) and follow Blackbird s Wing (5) to Forest Road 80 (41). Descend to Timberline Trail (4) and skate Timberline to White Grass - Advanced Beginner (2 -3 ). Take Forest Road 80 (41) from Salamander Run to the Iron Gate on Blackbird s Wing (5). Intersect 3 Mile (3) and drop along the switchbacks Canaan to White Grass - Advanced Beginner (2 -3 ). Ski from the top of Canaan s Lift to the Pipeline (39) and Bald Knob.

3 Drop onto Beech Lick (26) and follow your tips downhill on Powderline (24) and Three Mile Trail (3). Stay straight to the 3 Mile Switchbacks and enjoy a long gradual jaunt to the Lodge. Canaan s high altitude and moist climate create a unique ecosystem with plants, animals and weather usually found much further north. We welcome our neighbors, the Fish and Wildlife Service and wish them success in their efforts to protect this valuable resource. Please obey their rules and skiing off Trail is prohibited on their property. Call: VALLEY - Our 5ooth Nat l. Wildlife RefugeSEASON PASS: $ - Person, $ - Couple Children: $ Join the Friends of White GrassHOURS OF OPERATION - 9:00 - 5:00 - 7 Days a Week Trails close at dark Cafe open 11 - 4 Dinners Friday-Saturday 6 - 9 Open December - MarchRATESAREA USE WEEKDAY WEEKEND/HOLIDAY TELEMARK - - - - BACK COUNTRY - - - - SKATING Snowshoe PULL SLED (PULK) per daySKI SCHOOL PRIVATE GROUP MINI TELEMARK/SKATE CHILD ADULTW elcome!

4 White Grass is situated on over 2,500 acres of private, state, and federal lands within the Cabin Mtn. range of West Virginia s high Allegh-enies. We pick up much of our snow off the Great Lakes whenever strong northwesterly winds drop out of Canada. Originally built as the Weiss Knob Ski Bob and Anita operated 4 rope tows, a primitive snow making system, and a small cafe. XC skiers moved in 1979 restoring the building, Trails , and slopes. The Randall Reed family owns much of the property we ski upon and we thank them for allowing us to do so. Enjoy your skiing in Canaan Valley. CHIP, LAURIE AND ALL THE Trails30 km of Trail are regularly groomed for both classic and freestyle skiing. We also groom slopes for Nordic downhill.

5 A fleet of modern 4 stroke snowmobiles and a Pisten Bulley snowcat do much of the work. Most of our groomers are from Yellowstone Tracking Systems, the world s fences, grooming and wind driven snowstorms combine efforts generating a twisty 3 mile/300 foot vertical skiing paradise that outlasts the woods GladesWe are located at an abandoned alpine ski area and run by a group of backcountry telemark skiers. Hundreds of hours, mostly from volunteers, are spent each year nipping the NATO Breakfast Bowl, Cathedral Glades, and the Jack Frost woods. Always improving, never done, new glades every Country Trails NearbyXC Trail Conditions 800-CALL-WVAC anaan Valley State Park 30km 866-4121 Canaan ValleyTimberline Ski Area 17km 866-4801 Canaan ValleyBlackwater Falls State Pk.

6 30km 259-5216 DavisCanaan Road 45km 478-3251 Canaan Sods Wilderness & Plateau 60km 257-4488 LanevilleCathedral State Park 10km 735-3771 AuroraElk River Touring Center 50km 572-3771 Slaty ForkMonongehela Nat. Forest 375km 636-1800 Elkins(WV Dept. of Commerce/State Parks) 800-CALL-WVA Charleston Herrington, Swallow Falls, Deep Creek State Parks, Oakland (301) 334-9180 New Germany State Park/Grantsville (301) 895-5453 Savage River Lodge, Frostburg (301) 689-3200 Western MDWest VAAmt/kmOil Creek State Park (814) 676-5915 Laurel Ridge, Rockwood (724) 455-7303 Blue Knob, Claysburg (800) 458-3403 Southwestern PACrystal Lake Camps, Hughesville, PA (570) 584-5607 Lapland Lake Northville, NY (518) 863-4974 Osceola Tug Hill Camden, NY (315) 599-7377 OthersTRAIL WORK WEEKENDS Join us each November Free LunchLOCAL LODGING INFORMATION: (800) 782-2775 Skiers Responsibilities1.

7 Do not step in the tracks without skis on. Footprints harden into icy holes. When walking or snowshoeing, please step to the side of the Please keep off closed Trails and observe all posted signs. Please, do not ski in the parking Always ski under control and in such manner that you can stop or avoid other skiers or Dogs are not allowed in main parking lot, please inquire where they are The faster skier or the skier coming downhill has the right of Do not stop where you obstruct a Trail or are not visible to Please help us keep the Trails smooth, clean, and free of of RiskTHIS IS A PARTIAL LIST - BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS If you cannot accept the inherent risks of the sport, please do not purchase a ticket at this area.

8 Thank Weiss Knob Ski RoadDAVIS, WV 26260(304) CenterOur Mountain & the Canaan ValleyOver 45 Trails 1200 vertical: 3250 - 4460 Annual Precip.: 53 Average Snowfall 160 Mean Annual Temp.: 440 Average Jan. Temp.: 230 Coldest Temp.: -240 Warmest: 950 Average Skiable days at 4000 : 95 Best skiing mid January - early MarchSafety and Emergency Procedures Check posted Trail conditions and weather forecast. Dress warmly in layered clothing, protect your extremities and be aware of the onset of darkness or stormy weather. Carry water and snacks, a compass, avoid skiing too far, and stay on terrain well within your abilities as a INJURED: Stay calm. If possible, do not leave injured skier alone. Keep them warm. Check their location on a map.

9 Send for help. First Aid will be dispatched. Call 304-866-4114 or 911. Warm up to homemade soups, sandwiches, hot cider, local beer, desserts, salads, and more. Serving lunch daily 11 am - 4 pm. Dinners Friday - Saturday nights 6 pm - 9 pm with live music. Off premise catering in summer. White Grass Ski School Since 79 Our instruction is fun, exciting, and helpful. For ski-ers starting out, lessons are a must. Intermediates beware - in an hour and a half we can teach you what years of whatever skiing likely has fully guarantee satisfaction and resultsTreat yourself XC DOWNHILL KICK N GLIDEHOW TO STOP Don t pick up too much speed for starters, relax somewhat bending your ankles and knees. Balance on both feet evenly, ease into a wedge with one or both skis with flexed ankles and knees in front of toes.

10 Keep your back straight as if sitting in a chair with arms close to your sides near the belt. Look up, flex ankles, not your back. Lowering yourself in the shape of a V while edging only slightly. Spread the V out and edge more to stop. Replace your sitzmark, sign up for a lesson and MapCross Country Ski & Snowshoe Trails643 Weiss Knob Ski Road 304-866-4114 @whitegrasswv 17-18 Cross CountrySki AreasAssociationSnowshoesExploring mountains with winter traction is a nice way to break off on your own, or have the whole family join you. We lead a series of natural history walks that utilize snowshoes and explore the many Snowshoe Trails at WG. W day W end/HolidayGroup RatesAdvanced reservations are required and specific rulesapply; please contact us.