Dashing through the snow on a one-horse open sleigh. It sounds like a sweet Hallmark scene or something from a fairy tale, doesn’t it? And while you can often find sleigh rides featured prominently on the Hallmark channel each winter, and you may read about an idyllic sleigh ride on the pages of a historic novel, that’s not the only place you can find such a charming, old-fashioned experience. You can also find a magical winter sleigh ride of your very own right here in the mountains of West Virginia. The Snowshoe Mountain sleigh rides are one of our favorite winter activities, but you must hurry so that you can experience it for yourself..

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To learn more about this epic sleigh ride in West Virginia, check the rates for the ride, or to book a sleigh adventure of your own, head over to the Autumn Breeze Stables website. Also, be sure to follow Autumn Breeze Stables on Facebook to keep up with weather and trail conditions. The best way to reserve a spot on their winter sleigh is to contact them by e-mail. 

And if you’re looking for another fun activity to do in the Snowshoe area, try snowmobiling, which might just be considered the more modern equivalent of a historic sleigh ride. Also, we found a few Snowshoe Mountain resorts where you can rest after you play. 

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What are some more fun winter activities in West Virginia?

Whether you love spending time on the slopes or taking a scenic train ride, here are some of the best winter activities in West Virginia that belong on your winter bucket list:

  • The WV Polar Express Train Ride
  • Hovatter's Wildlife Zoo, Kingwood
  • Tamarack Marketplace, Beckly
  • Lost World Caverns, Lewisburg
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry
  • Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem
  • Zip lining at ACE Adventure Resort, Oak Hill
  • Cathedral Falls, Gauley Bridge
  • Skiing At Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Snowshoe
  • Ice Skating At Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center, Davis
  • Skiing/Snowboarding at Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent
  • Berkeley Springs State Park, Berkeley Springs

Check out our previous article featuring the ultimate guide to winter activities in West Virginia

What are some of the best winter hiking trails in West Virginia?

We love exploring the great outdoors during the colder season, and these are some of the winter hiking trails in West Virginia that are pure magic:

  • Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis
  • East River Mountain, Bluefield
  • West Virginia Botanic Garden, Little Falls
  • Beartown Boardwalk State Park, Renick
  • Scott Run and Reservoir Ski Trail Loop, Morgantown
  • Bear Rocks and Lions Head Loop, Davis
  • Hawks Nest State Park, 49 Hawks Nest Rd, Ansted
  • Core Arboretum Parking Lot, Monongahela Blvd, Morgantown
  • Grandview Rim Trail to Turkey Spur Rock, Prince 
  • Allegheny Mountain Trail, Riverton
  • Ritter Park, Huntington
  • North Fork Mountain Trail to Chimney Top, Cabins
  • Endless Wall Trail, Edmond

You’ll want to read our article telling you more about these magical winter hiking trails in West Virginia.

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