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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
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| | 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 | |
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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.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 39.45528 Longitude: -79.525
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| These outdoors activities are available near Terra Alta Lake. |
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Wisp, Maryland, 13 miles away 610 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia, 21 miles away 1000 vertical feet |
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Daugherty Run, Preston CountyCounty, 5 miles away Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River) |
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Youghiogheny River, Garrett CountyCounty, 5 miles away Class I-II - 15.5 miles long (US Route 50 to Millers Run) |
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Muddy Creek, Garrett CountyCounty, 7 miles away Class III - 3.7 miles long (Below Browning Dam to eddy right above Muddy Creek Falls) |
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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 3 PHOTOS 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. Cheers! See you on the slopes...... |
Blackwater Falls Campground
 | 17 miles away 8 PHOTOS RV camping... Cabins... Beautiful Views... Waterfall... Cross country skiing... Creek... Fun on the water... Headquarters... |
Tall Oaks Campground
 | 18 miles away We at Tall Oaks Campground would like to thank you for this great review. Check us out on the web at www.talloakscamp.com... |
Canaan Valley
 | 18 miles away 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 4 PHOTOS 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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