Ride A Tram To The Bottom Of The Gorge To Eat or Sleep At This West Virginia Lodge
West Virginia State Parks dole out infinitely fun opportunities for making memories. And while most of us have likely at least heard of Pipestem, not everyone knows it has a special aerial tramway that goes all the way to the bottom of the Bluestone River Gorge. What’s more: there is a creek side lodge and restaurant at the bottom of that gorge and the only way to get there is by way of the tram!
Pipestem opened in 1963 and includes two lodges, cabins, two golf courses, hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and more.
Trails follow along the picturesque Bluestone River. Enjoy the sights and the sounds and just the overall experience of being deep into the crevice of this lovely mountain gorge.
There is a multitude of reasons why Pipestem Resort State Park is one of the most unique state parks in the system but the amazing tram (and the lodge/restaurant down inside the gorge) is a deal maker in our book!
When was the last time you visited Pipestem Resort State Park? Have you ever ridden the tram? We’d love to know!
Pipestem Resort State Park is located at 3405 Pipestem Dr., Pipestem, WV 25979. The Mountain Creek Lodge and Mountain Creek Restaurant in the bottom of the gorge are open seasonally from May through October. Dinner reservations are required. Ticket prices for a tram ride vary by age. Learn more on the official website for West Virginia State Parks!
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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