Canaan Valley Ski Resort Guide
Canaan Valley, United States
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings) Write a Review
| Highest Lift | 1,310m |
|---|---|
| Resort Height | 1,050m |
| Nearest Airports | Bradley and Albany |
Canaan Valley
Canaan Valley is a premier ski resort nestled in West Virginia. It offers diverse terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Summary
Canaan Valley boasts a stunning landscape with expansive skiable terrain. With its family-friendly atmosphere and varied runs, it's a perfect destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
The ski area of Canaan Valley is at an altitude of 1,050m.
Canaan Valley has direct access to 34 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Canaan Valley is 2km long.
Snow and Weather
Canaan Valley typically experiences reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 30-50 inches each winter. For the latest snow information, including current conditions, check J2Ski for updates.
When will it snow in Canaan Valley?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Canaan Valley.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ski Area Stats
Canaan Valley Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 3 | |
Canaan Valley Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,310m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m |
| Resort Altitude (Canaan Valley) | 1,050m |
| Max Vertical | 260m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners |
Skiing
Canaan Valley features 47 skiable acres, with elevations reaching up to 4,280 feet. The resort offers a mix of trails, including the popular Upper and Lower Thunder and the beginner-friendly Bunny Slope, serviced by lifts such as the Canaan Express and the Valley Vista.
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy Canaan Valley's terrain parks, including the Valley Park, which features various jumps and rails suitable for all skill levels. The resort's diverse terrain allows for plenty of freestyle opportunities.
Location and Map
Where is Canaan Valley?
This ski resort is in Town of Plainfield, Kalawao, United States.
Map
Tap 
for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Canaan Valley is Bradley, 67 minutes drive away.
Albany, Tweed-New Haven, Stewart, Westchester Co, La Guardia NY, Providence, JFK New York, Newark Liberty and Boston (Logan Intl) airports are all within three hours drive.
Bradley is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Canaan Valley is easily accessible via the nearby cities of Baltimore and Washington D.C. The best routes include taking I-68 and US-219 to reach the resort quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The three ski lifts are able to uplift 6,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Canaan Valley open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at the Purple Fiddle for live music or enjoy a meal at the Canaan Valley Resort's restaurant. Other options include the local favorite, the Timberline Four Seasons Resort, for a cozy evening.
