Canaan Valley Resort
State-park ski resort in the highest valley east of the Mississippi, offering 47 trails and Nordic skiing in West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
259m (850ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,305m (4,281ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,050m (3,445ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
300cm (118in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
47
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
3
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
61ha (151ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
27%
Intermediate
38%
Advanced
35%
Best For
Location
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