I love the workout I get on snowshoes! By the end of the loop, my legs were already a little tired but we were just getting started.Īfter finishing our warm-up loop, we headed over to Canaan’s campground area to hike the circuit of trails created by Mill Run, Abe Run and Deer Run. You wouldn’t think a few inches of light, fluffy snow would cause so much resistance, but it does. It’s amazing how much more physically demanding snowshoeing is than normal hiking. To navigate, we had to rely on blazes since no trail was visible. Most of the trail was completely untouched other than a short section that still had faint cross-country ski tracks. The snow was waist deep, soft and powdery, but the snow shoes kept us aloft and allowed us to only sink a few inches down into the snow. The trail is a pretty ¾ mile loop that starts off near the golf course and skims alongside the river. When we arrived on Saturday morning, roads were completely clear but the new snow was still practically untouched.Īfter renting gear from Canaan Valley Resort, we set out on the Blackwater River Trail as a warm-up. The Canaan area had about nine inches of fresh snow on Thursday into Friday (on top of the two+ feet of snow already on the ground). The conditions couldn’t have been more perfect. We were extremely fortunate with timing on this trip. There is something so peaceful about walking atop the fresh snow surrounded by the hush of the winter woods. I really can’t think of a better way to spend a winter’s day outdoors. Last Saturday, we took a trip over to Canaan Valley for a day of snowshoeing. Canaan Valley provided a beautiful winter wonderland for a day of snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is a perfect recreational activity for anyone – it requires no special skills. Above-average snowfall has given us several opportunities to enjoy a winter sport that isn’t very common in our area. We’ve been lucky over the past two years.
Snowshoeing is a fantastic way to get great exercise and enjoy winter scenery.
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