Trails:Elk River Touring Center offers 35 km (21 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing, of which a few kilometers are occasionally groomed. The elevation of the trails range from 2,730' to 4,750' so the average annual snowfall is 150 to 200 inches. Trail fees: $5/day (winter 2009-10) Tel: 304-572-3771
Snow report: Conditions are posted on the Elk River website. Nearest town: Slatyfork, WV Web site:Elk River Touring Center Trail map: Available at the center Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment and snowshoes Ski lessons: XC and telemark Other winter activities: Alpine skiing & snowboarding at nearby Snowshoe Mountain, sliding, snowshoeing, telemark Facilities: Day lodge, restaurant, bar Lodging on site: The center has 10 guestrooms in a farmhouse and inn and 2 cabins. Lodging nearby: There are many other accommodations at nearby Snowshoe Mountain resort and elsewhere in the region. Weather forecast:Slatyfork Tourism info:Pocahontas County CVB Location of trails: Elk River Touring Center is 15.9 miles north of Marlinton on US 219, just south of Slatyfork. Map of local region:Elk River Touring Center
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