Trail Ma p - White Grass

Western MD
Herrington, Swallow Falls, Deep Creek
State Parks, Oakland
New Germany State Park/Grantsville
Savage River Lodge, Frostburg
(814) 676-5915
(724) 455-7303
(800) 458-3403
(301) 334-9180
(301) 895-5453
(301) 689-3200
Canaan Valley
Canaan Valley
Davis
Canaan Hgts.
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Southwestern PA
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West VA
Amt/km
Canaan Valley State Park
30km
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17km
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30km
Canaan Mt./Loop Road
45km
Dolly Sods Wilderness &
Plateau
60km
Cathedral State Park
10km
Elk River Touring Center
50km
Monongehela Nat. Forest
375km
(WV Dept. of Commerce/State Parks)
Others
Crystal Lake Camps, Hughesville, PA
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, NH
TRAIL WORK WEEKENDS • Join us each November • RSVP • Its Fun!
LOCAL LODGING INFORMATION: (800) 782-2775
Groomed Trails
Cross Country
Ski Areas
Association
Exploring 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.
Snowshoes
We 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 year.
Telemark Glades
We have developed a system of snow fences combined with grooming that catches
windblown snow along a 5 km series of trails and slopes. It’s 245 foot vertical provides
plenty of challenge.
Snowfarming
30 km of trail are regularly groomed for both classic and freestyle skiing. We also groom
slopes for Nordic downhill. 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 best.
1. Easy Beginner (1 hr.-2.5km). Ski along the snowfences and practice
in The Meadows (22). Ski out Timberline Trail (4) to Hawthorne (33) and Back.
2. Easy Beginner (1-1½ hr.-3km). Warm up in The Meadows (22) and slip out Gandalfs (20) to The Springer Orchard and return the same way.
3. Easy Beginner (1-1½ hr.-3km). 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 (2½ hrs.-3.7km). 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 Lodge.
5. Advanced Beginner (2½ hrs.-5km). 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 lodge.
6. Advanced Beginner (3 hrs.-7.5km). Climb Three Mile (3) and follow Blackbird’s Wing (5) to Forest Road 80 (41). Descend to Timberline Trail (4) and skate homeward.
7. Timberline to White Grass - Advanced Beginner (2½-3 hrs.-6.5km). 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 homeward.
8. Canaan to White Grass - Advanced Beginner (2½-3 hrs.-7km). Ski from the top of Canaan’s Lift to the Pipeline (39) and Bald Knob. 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.
Skiers Responsibilities
Our Mountain & the Canaan Valley
Touring Center
Printed by Master Craft Printers • Oakland, MD
643 Weiss Knob Ski Road
DAVIS, WV 26260
(304) 866-4114
[email protected]
www.whitegrass.com
If you cannot accept the inherent risks of the sport, please
do not purchase a ticket at this area. Thank you.
Acknowledgment of Risk
THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST - BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS
1. 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 trail.
2. Dogs are not allowed in main parking lot, please inquire where they are welcome.
3. Always ski under control and in such manner that you can stop or avoid other skiers or hazards.
4. Please keep off closed trails and observe all posted signs. Please, do not ski in the parking lot.
5. The faster skier or the skier coming downhill has the right of way.
6. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not
visible to others.
7. Please help us keep the trails smooth, clean, and free of hazards.
White Grass Ski School • Since ‘79
Over 40 trails • 1200’ vertical: 3236’ - 4436’
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 March
Suggested Routes
643 Weiss Knob Ski Road Davis, WV 26260
www.whitegrass.com 304-866-4114
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White Grass Touring Center
Cross Country Ski &
Snowshoe Trails
Trail Map
CANAAN VALLEY - Our 5ooth Nat’l. Wildlife Refuge
Our instruction is fun, exiting, and helpful. For skiers starting out, lessons are a must. Intermediates
beware - in an hour and a half we can teach you
what years of skiing may not have yet.
Safety 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 skier.
IF INJURED: Stay calm. If possible, do not leave injured skier
alone. Keep them warm. Check their location on a map. Send
for help. First Aid will be dispatched. Call 304-866-4114 or 911.
Welcome!
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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 U.S. 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: 304-866-3858.
RATES
AREA USE
RENTALS
WEEKDAY
WEEKEND/HOLIDAY
TELEMARK
BACK COUNTRY
SKATING
SNOWSHOE
PULL SLED (PULK)
15.0015.00
6.00
6.00
25.00
25.00
We fully guarantee satisfaction and results!!
Treat yourself to...
SKATING • XC DOWNHILL • KICK N GLIDE
HOW TO STOP...
Don’t pick up too much speed for starters, balance on both feet,
relax somewhat bending your ankles and knees. Have heavy feet,
push them thru to China. Spread skis out to form a snowplow wedge,
keep your back fairly straight and place your weight evenly over
your whole foot and avoid over edging. Ease into it and remain well
flexed while keeping your arms down and in close...Use your poles
as brakes, try step turns, or simply place your rear end easily into the
snow between your skis as a brake. Replace your sitzmark and sign
up for a lesson and practice!
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 Alleghenies. 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
Area in 1959, Bob and Anita Barton operated 4 rope tows and had snow
making here. 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 STAFF.
SKI SCHOOL
GROUP
MINI
TELEMARK/SKATE
Group Rates
Advanced reservations are required and specific rules
apply; please contact us.
W’day
W’end/Holiday
10.00
15.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
15.00
Rentals
Lessons
Area Use
SEASON PASS: $140.00 - person, $250.00 - Couple
Children: $40.00 Join the F.O.W.G.
HOURS OF OPERATION - 9:00 a.m. to Dark Thirty - 7 Days a Week
Trails close at dark • Cafe has night hours
Open December - March • Cafe - Summer catering only
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Some trails are classified with two degrees of difficulty
because going up is considered easier than coming down.
Trail Markers are blue tape encircling trees.
Beware of farm fencing when skiing off trail.
Skiing Off Trail is Prohibited on Refuge.
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Touring Center
White Grass Touring
Center and Café
Canaan Valley
Davis, WV 26260
304-866-4114
[email protected]
www.whitegrass.com