Snowshoe Mountain is the name of the resort, not the name of the mountain itself, The resort is located on Cheat Mountain. Cheat's highpoint is Thorny Flat, which reaches the resort's highest elevation of 4,848 feet (1,478 m)at the location of Soaring Eagle Lodge. The resort makes up 244 acres (98.74 ha) in total, which includes the Snowshoe Mountain and Silver Creek areas; the mountains have a total of 60 slopes and trails. Two trails, Cupp Run and Shay's Revenge, have a 1,500 feet (457 m) vertical drop, the highest in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The mountain summit receives an average of 180 inches (457 cm) of snowfall each winter.
For mid-Atlantic and Southeast skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts, Snowshoe Mountain is the premier destination for you this winter. Located just a short 5 hour drive from major markets like Charlotte, DC, Raleigh, Richmond and Columbus, Snowshoe is ideal for either a long weekend or midweek winter vacation.
Other Activities: SHOPPING/DINING - The Village is a bustling hub of social activity, restaurants, shops and events, all within steps of accommodations. It's the Village that makes it worth turning a weekend into a week at Snowshoe. You won't simply have fun. You'll feel at home.
WINTER ACTIVITIES - In addition to great skiing & riding, Snowshoe offers a wide variety of winter adventures including snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and much more. Click below for a complete listing of our winter activities.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES - Golfing, mountain biking, horseback riding, fly-fishing, lake activities, sporting clays, scenic lift rides and much more. As you can see, summer at Snowshoe Mountain is packed full of plenty of great activities and adventures.
Golf: Swing your way through the Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe Mountain and you'll experience one of the truly great golf courses in all of America. Long fairways take advantage of the rolling terrain, some dropping as much as 200' from tee to landing area. Tees are framed by panoramic Allegheny vistas. Each hole is unique to itself and offers a golf experience unmatched anywhere else.
This summer, we invite you to experience the Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe and see for yourself why GolfWeek magazine has ranked the Raven the '#30 Resort Course in the Nation.'
Be sure to come visit us at The Raven this summer for cool temperatures and spectacular views.
Ski: The resort is located on Cheat Mountain. Cheat's highpoint is Thorny Flat, which reaches the resort's highest elevation of 4,848 feet (1,478 m). The resort makes up 244 acres (98.74 ha) in total, which includes the Snowshoe Mountain and Silver Creek areas; the mountains have a total of 60 slopes and trails. Two trails, Cupp Run and Shay's Revenge, have a 1,500 feet (457 m) vertical drop, the highest in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The mountain summit receives an average of 180 inches (457 cm) of snowfall each winter.
