Directions to Snowshoe

(Directions to the Top of the Ridge Cabin will be mailed upon receipt of final payment)

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.

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.

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.

WASHINGTON, DC AREA: I-66 to I-81 South to Strasburg. Route 55w over the Shenandoahs towards Wardensville, WV. Travel 16 miles on the newly completed WV Corridor H 4 lane highway until Mooresfield. From Mooresfield, continue on 55W through Petersburg towards Cabins, WV and Seneca Rocks, WV. At Seneca Rocks turn left at the 3 way stop and take 28/92 South towards Judy Gap. At Judy Gap, turn right/south on 28S towards Circleville and Green Bank. Merge onto Rte 250 and at Bartow stop sign, turn left on 28S towards Green Bank. After Green Bank, turn right on Rt 66 towards Cass and Snowshoe. Continue over mountain range to Snowshoe. You will pass the back entrance on the way down the mountain. Continue to the base and turn left on 219 S.

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.

AIRLINE AND FLIGHT INFORMATION

LWB Greebrier Valley Airport 1.5 hours to Snowshoe.

Car rentals: AVIS, National, Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise

BKW Beckley, WV (US Air Express) 2.5 hours from Snowshoe 304-255-0476

CRW Charleston Yeager 3.5 hours from Snowshoe

Car rentals: AVIS, National, Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise

CKB Clarksburg/Harrison  (US Air Express) 2 hours from Snowshoe

EKN Elkins (General Aviation) 1 hour from Snowshoe