Snowshoe Mountain
Only a few miles from Hideaway down Route 219 and 66, Snowshoe Mountain is a resort also on Cheat Mountain with its own website with all their activities.
Ski and Snowboard
Pocahontas County, West Virginia has many winter sports opportunities off the main roads, from skiing at Snowshoe Mountain to cross country skiing and more.
Elk River Touring Center (Cross Country Skiing)
Pocahontas County Website (Activities > Skiing/Winter Recreation)
Snow Creek Mountain Sports (top Snowshoe Mountain)
The Ski Barn @ Snowshoe (near Snowshoe Mountain Welcome Center)
Hike
Lots of national park, history, and nature trails to enjoy a short hike or drive away.
Greenbrier River Trail
Monongahela National Forest Day Hiking
Elk River Touring Center (Trails)
Mountain Bike
Lots of trails on nearby Snowshoe Mountain and the surrounding area.
Elk River Touring Center (Bikes)
Elk River Touring Center (Trails)
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Hunting and fishing licenses are available at 180 retail stores in West Virginia, online, or by calling the Hunting and Fishing License Unit by phoning (304) 558-2758.
West Virginia DNR Licensing Information
West Virginia DNR Online Licensing and Game Check
When Game Licenses are not Required
Elk River Touring Center (Guided Fly Fishing)
Canoe and Kayak
There are streams, rivers, and lakes where you can put in your canoe or kayak. If you need to rent, the Greenbrier River in Marlinton is closest to Hideway but West Virginia has many outfitters.
Pocahontas County Website (Visitor Information > Outfitters)
Railroads
Wander around the old CASS railroad sheds at CASS Railroad State Park where you also can ride the trains. Or ride trains along the Greenbrier Valley.
More Sites and Attractions
Near Hideaway and Snowshoe Mountain are Cass Scenic Railroad, a restored logging railroad and company town, one of two Civil War battlefields, Droop Mountain, the Green Bank Telescope, and much more.
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Green Bank Telescope
Pearl S Buck Birthplace
Pocahontas County Website (click Attractions links)
Geocaching
Marlinton and West Virgnia have many hidden caches you can find as a fun family adventure. Sign up for free at Geocaching.com then search their site for Marlinton, West Virginia to locate caches.
Geocaching.com
Pocahontas County Website (Activities > Geocaching)
Golf Courses
The Raven Golf Club on Snowshoe Mountain is designed by Gary Player with 18 holes and a pro shop while the Pocahontas County Golf Club has 9 holes and is located south of Marlinton. Within an hour drive from Hideway you also can find an Arnold Palmer designed course at the Stonewall Resort among other courses
Pocahontas Country Club Golf Course
Raven Golf Club on Snowshoe Mountain
GolfLinks.com (Courses within 60 minutes of Marlinton, WV)
National and State Parks
West Virginia is home to six National Parks and 34 state parks, eight state forests, five wildlife management areas, the Greenbrier River Trail, and the North Bend Rail Trail.
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