Getting to Snowshoe Mountain Resort might be easier this winter, as the West Virginia resort plans to expand its access road towards the town of Cass. Visitors arriving via Cass will be able to head west on Rt. 66 and turn onto the access road. The 2.5-mile road, built at a cost of $2 million dollars and funded by the West Virginia Department of Highways, connects to the southeast portion of the resort near the Top of the World complex.
This new access road will shave up to 30 minutes off the trip to Snowshoe for D.C. area visitors. The road also has safety aspects, according to Snowshoe’s Communications Director Joe Stevens.
“In 1996, Cupp Run washed out Snowshoe Drive at the base of the mountain and we were without a road for 9 hours,” Stevens explained. During the washout, Snowshoe had to evacuate an injury via a groomer. The extension to the access road will give Snowshoe a second exit point from the resort.
Visiting Snowshoe this winter will be easier, and cheaper, too -; if you plan a midweek trip. Throughout the season, Snowshoe will be offering “free Wednesdays.” When any three or more night trip is booked that touches a Wednesday night, Snowshoe will throw in lodging for Wednesday night free. Some restrictions apply; call 877-441-4386 for details.
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