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Overview

Canaan Valley Resort is a year-round mountain destination located in West Virginia within the scenic Canaan Valley, the highest mountain valley east of the Rockies. Canaan Valley Resort, located in Davis, WV, provides downhill skiers of all levels with plentiful skiing and riding options.

The ski area is home to long beginner and intermediate trails serviced by a modern chairlift infrastructure and supported by a large snowmaking system. Canaan Valley has limited skier traffic that allows for short lift lines. The resort is known for being very family friendly and provides ski and snowboard schools. Other resort activities include cross country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing and snow tubing.

Where Is Canaan Valley Resort Located?

The ski resort is located three hours from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. It’s 38 miles from the Elkins-Randolph County Airport (KEKN) and 165 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Inside Scoop

Ski and snowboard lessons and rentals are available. Free lift tickets are available to children 5 and under, and guests 70 and older. The resort is great for family fun, thanks to their snow tubing and ice skating, high class dining and plentiful lodging options. There’s also a golf course, plenty of wildlife viewing, hiking and more during the summer. Other summer activities include scenic chairlift rides, swimming, climbing walls, mountain biking and more.

Restaurants

Breakfast

  • Amelia’s Restaurant at Windwood Resort sells traditional breakfast fare, ensuring you’ll be nice and charged up before heading to the mountains. Windwood Drive, Cortland Road, 43 Amelia Drive, Davis, WV 26260

Lunch

  • Hungry after your runs on the mountain? Then, make sure that Hellbender Burritos is at the top of your lunch spot list. With their overstuffed burritos and tacos, you won’t be disappointed. 457 William Avenue, Davis, WV 26260

Dinner

  • Sirianni’s Cafe offers a wide selection of small-batch ales, pub fare and pizza. 474 William Avenue, Davis, WV 26260

Après/Nightlife

  • Country Roads Saloon is definitely the spot to run into locals while playing pool or dancing the night away. 16454 Appalachian Highway, Thomas, WV 26292

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

38"
24"
16"
8"
4"
10"
Dec
32"
Jan
28"
Feb
10"
Mar
Beginners Runs
19%
Intermediate Runs
36%
Advanced Runs
43%
Expert Runs
2%
Runs in Total
47
Longest Run
1.2 mi
Skiable Terrain
95 ac
Snow Making
75 ac

Total Lifts: 4

Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
1

Elevation

Base
3430'
Summit
4280'
Vertical Drop
850'

Important Dates

December 21, 20242024/12/21
Projected Opening
March 16, 20252025/03/16
Projected Closing
93
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
53
Years Open
160"
Average Snowfall
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