Terra Alta Lake, Preston County, West Virginia

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     A lake close by is Hulls Lake, and a tour to Terra Alta Lake wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Gillis Spring. This lake is so wonderful. Terra Alta Lake Dam is worth a visit if you're here, and if you came for an overnight stay Albright Campground is a magnificent site to camp. Now, you may assume that's plenty but there's even more enjoyable stuff to do here at Terra Alta Lake. A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Terra Alta Lake; the month  
   of July is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is February.
You can run the rapids of Youghiogheny River close to Terra Alta Lake; get your heart beating on the brilliant whitewater of Daugherty Run. This lake is so wonderful. After a long day outdoors Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake is a fine spot to spend a night or two, and charming scenery and glorious skiing is what you get at Wisp. Don't try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a
 
               splendid time here at Terra Alta Lake. Going for a hike along the Boundary Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity, and Wisp Resort is a good spot to get some rest.
If you get bored of Terra Alta Lake, you could also take a look at close by Terra Alta Lake, and some of the water nearby flows, like North Branch Snowy Creek. Why not camp at Swallow Falls State Park while you're here at Terra Alta Lake; on a nice day you can take a hike along the Lindy Run Trail. For the period of the summer at Terra Alta Lake highs are commonly in the 80's while night lows are commonly in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's while Terra Alta Lake nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the 20's.
If the weather is fine here at Terra Alta Lake, you can go for a hike along the Canyon Rim Trail, and skiing at Canaan Valley is one of those things you just ought to do.

 
Wisp Resort, Mchenry
12 miles away
For information on lodging/ski packages/golf packages, please call the Wisp directly at 800-462-9477. The Wisp Mountain Resort Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, has...

Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake, Mchenry
13 miles away
1/2 mile from Deep Creek Lake and Marsh Hill-Wisp ski area. Local shops and restaurants nearby. Located among numerous state parks. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Hotel has 4 floors. No elevator o...

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Local climate location: MORGANTOWN FAA AP 3 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.45528
Longitude: -79.525

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These outdoors activities are available near Terra Alta Lake.
 Hotels Near Terra Alta Lake:
Wisp Resort, Mchenry, 12 miles away
Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake, Mchenry, 13 miles away
Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis, 18 miles away
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown, 26 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown, 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Terra Alta Lake:
Swallow Falls State Park, Oakland, 5 miles away
Albright Campground, Albright, 9 miles away
Alyeska-Big Bear Lake, Bruceton Mills, 11 miles away
Pine Hill Campground, Bruceton Mills, 11 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Terra Alta Lake:
Wisp, Maryland, 13 miles away
      610 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia, 18 miles away
      850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia, 21 miles away
      1000 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Terra Alta Lake:
Daugherty Run, Preston CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Youghiogheny River, Garrett CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class I-II - 15.5 miles long (US Route 50 to Millers Run)
Muddy Creek, Garrett CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class III - 3.7 miles long (Below Browning Dam to eddy right above Muddy Creek Falls)
 Trails Near Terra Alta Lake:
Boundary Trail, Tucker County, 18 miles away
Canyon Rim Trail, Tucker County, 20 miles away
Lindy Run Trail, Tucker County, 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Terra Alta Lake:
Terra Alta Lake, Preston CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Hulls Lake, Preston CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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Cannon Hill Campground
11 miles away
Tent Sites, Pets OK, Fires OK, Nearby Grocery, Pool...GROCERY:Bell's Market, nearby in Rowlesburg, POOL:Beautiful, clean Cheat River nearby...The campground is a the base of Cannon Hill, a Civil War battle site. Nearby in Rowlesburg are several attractions: Railroad Depot Museum and Caboose, Tray Run Viaduct, WWII Museum, white water rafting and several summer festivals (see www.rowlesburg.org). The Allegheny Trail Shelter is part of the campground.  The Community Park is open all summer. Fresh water and toilet facilities are available in the Park....Picturesque setting in Cheat River Valley. One acre grass field at the base of Cannon Hill. Fresh water available 1/2 mile at Rowlesburg Park. Limited camping in the Rowlesburg Park itself with water hookup and electricity. Please call ahead 304-454-2241--Mayor's Office of Tourism. Allegheny Trail goes by the campground. Shelter available for hikers. Cannon Hill is a Civil War Battle Site. Rich history and railroad heritage. Fabulous WWII Museum....

Wisp
13 miles away
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Tucked away in the Mountains of Garrett County, lies Wisp Resort, Maryland's only 4-season ski, golf and recreational destination resort. With a world renowned energy-efficient snowmaking system and over 100 inches of annual snow, Wisp's 132 acres of ski terrain provide snowsport enthusiasts an incredible winter playground. Non-skiers and boarders won't be left out, in fact, they'll have as much trouble deciding what to do next with all that Wisp Resort and the Deep Creek Lake area have to offer: mountain coaster, dog sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile tours, ice fishing, ice climbing, horse-drawn sleigh rides and more. And for those who don't like to go outdoors, we've got something for you too - the Wisp Resort Hotel's indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, Sewickley Spa, arcade and let's not forget the essentials for any great winter vacation - food and drink. Make Wisp Resort your second home with luxury real estate opportunities for every lifestyle.
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See you on the slopes......

Blackwater Falls Campground
17 miles away
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Tall Oaks Campground
18 miles away
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Canaan Valley
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I bring my family here a few times each winter and we all love it. Lots of good runs for everybody....

Timberline
21 miles away
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Ski 1,000 feet vertical at ''Real Snow Country'' from December until April including the two mile Salamander Run. Timberline is known for its gladed trails and their double black diamond trails, Off the Wall and The Drop. Come test your skills in the hills of West Virginia. Stay slopeside at the new Timberline Resort Hotel. There is live music every weekend at Timber's Pub and Fireside Grill located in the main lodge. March 20-21 is our annual Snowy Luau. It's the biggest party of the year, with a torch light parade and Polynesian dancers. Check out our website www.timberlineresort.com or call 1.800.SNOWING for more information....

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