Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia Celebrates Grand Opening of Longest Sled Run on the East Coast
Davis, WV (PRWEB) January 29, 2015 -- On Jan. 21, 2015, West Virginia state officials celebrated the grand opening of the longest sled run on the East Coast at Blackwater Falls State Park. The new and improved Blackwater Falls sled run lets sledders race down more than a quarter-mile of fresh-groomed mountain snow. From the bottom, the new Wonder Carpet conveyor system whisks sledders—with their sleds—effortlessly back to the mountaintop, where they can do it all over again. New snowmaking equipment makes every day a sledding day, all season long, and newly installed lights extend the fun long into the night on select dates.
“Our parks system offers a number of great winter activities, and we are elated to add the longest sled run on the East Coast to that list today, ” said West Virginia Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette whose Department oversees state parks. “After taking a trip down the mountain this morning, I can promise you one thing: this sled run is something you don’t want to miss!”
The sled run is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sledders of all ages are welcome on the run; however, children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors to the sled run can take a break from sledding to enjoy hot drinks, homemade soups, and hearty stews any time at the park’s beloved Warming Hut.
Blackwater Falls State Park boasts a 54-room lodge, 39 vacation cabins, and more than 10 miles of cross-country skiing trails. The Blackwater Falls area enjoys an average 150 inches of snowfall every year.
To plan your next vacation, visit http://www.blackwaterfalls.com.
Photos and videos of the new sled run are available at http://www.wvcommerce.org/news/story/Blackwater_Falls_Celebrates_Grand_Opening_of__Longest_Sled_Run_on_the_East_Coast/4142/default.aspx
Contact: Chelsea Ruby
chelsea(dot)a(dot)ruby(at)wv(dot)gov
304-957-9364
Hoy Murphy, West Virginia Department of Commerce, http://www.wvstateparks.com, +1 304-957-9365, [email protected]
Share this article