- The list below includes 24 free or cheap things to do in or near Snowshoe, West Virginia, including 34 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Off Road & ATV, Playgrounds and Swimming Pool.
- From Cheat Mountain Ridge Natural Trail to The Big Top, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Snowshoe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Marlinton, Hillsboro and Durbin.
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The 750-acre bog known as Cranberry Glades is the largest bog in West Virginia. Frequent visitors to the park include black bears, flying squirrels, hawks, bald eagles, fox, coyotes, deer, and screech owls.
12.8 Miles
Aboard the Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad, visitors can travel by train from Elkins through the Cheat Mountains or take a ride on the Durbin Express pulled by a Climax geared logging locomotive, one of only three trains of its kind in the world. Visitors also find three other options.
14.1 Miles
Running along the Greenbrier River for 78 miles, the Greenbrier River Trail is built over abandoned railroad track. Hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and wagon trains use the trail, and many birds can often be seen from the trail.
14.2 Miles
Also known as the Chesapeake and Ohio Depot, the Marlinton Railroad Depot is a historic railroad station that was constructed in 1901. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
14.3 Miles
The Calvin Price State Forest encompasses almost 9500 acres of state-protected woodlands. The park has very little in the way of developed recreational facilities, instead catering primarily to licensed game hunters in the area.
14.3 Miles
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Monongahela National Forest, Marlinton, WV
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Operated by the United States Forest Service, the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center gives programs on birds of prey and snakes that live in West Virginia. Visitors can listen to multimedia presentations to learn more about the forest ecosystem and local history.
14.3 Miles
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park offers a range of activities. There is a day park, hiking trails, two play areas for children, picnic areas with shelters and a museum. Droop Mountain Battlefield is an official Civil War Discovery Trail site.
14.3 Miles
Featuring a four-acre fishing lake, Seneca State Forest provides over 11,000 acres of woodlands along with a campground, guest cabins and a children's playground. The area is suitable for hiking, biking, fishing, picnics, hunting, boating and swimming.
14.3 Miles
Pocahontas County Museum portrays the History of Pocahontas County. The museum exhibits mementoes and artifacts of the various eras of Pocahontas County history - from the Indians to the present. Displays include tools, spinning wheels and looms and railroad items.
14.4 Miles
Pocahontas County Parks and Recreation serves the Stillwell Park, the Community Wellness Center, and Widney Park. They offer a diverse selection of community recreation programs ranging from basket weaving classes to square dances, Zumba, dodgeball, and yoga.