Fall is a beautiful time to visit West Virginia, and the area gets progressively more gorgeous when the weather gets cooler. This is easy to see when you drive through Canaan Valley or hike through the West Virginia wilderness because of the amazing array of fall foliage. Leaf peeping is a big draw to West Virginia, and it’s best enjoyed in the Canaan Valley from a cabin rental on your own. Canaan Realty can offer you cabin rental and some excellent suggestions for how to experience fall in West Virginia. Below are some hiking trails and annual fall festivals to enjoy during the fall months.
Leaf Peeping On Your Own
There are many opportunities to find extraordinary views of the West Virginia fall foliage on your own time. For instance, one of the most popular spots for leaf peeping in the fall is Dolly Sods. Bear Rocks is the best place to see the fall colors here, as it overlooks the park. Another popular site is Seneca Rocks. You’ll have more than enough hiking trails and rock climbing opportunities to see the amazing fall colors. Blackwater Fall is another excellent option. It’s a very popular place for fall photography, especially at Elakala Falls and Pendleton Point Overlook.
Train Rides
If you travel to Canaan Valley with children, hopping on board a train to see the fall colors wizz by will be a highlight. Cass Scenic Railroad offers steam locomotive rides through West Virginia. Some train rides will take you past Cheat Mountain, Greenbrier River, Back Allegheny Mountain, and many more locations.
Leaf Peepers Festival
The highlight of fall in Canaan Valley is usually the Leaf Peepers Festival, a celebration of the fall season that usually occurs near the end of September. At the festival, you can check out a 5k/run or 3k/walk race, live music, food vendors, the West Virginia Appalachian Craft Show, and the Leaf Peepers Car Show.
ARTober Fest
For those looking for some peace and quiet, you can’t do much better than visiting ARToberFest in early October. For one weekend in the fall, hike into the woods and listen to live music, browse local arts and crafts, take ski lift rides, watch live art demos, and sample Oktoberfest beers and fall treats.
Mountain Biking
Fall is an excellent time for mountain biking, and Canaan Valley has much to offer biking enthusiasts this season. First is the Revenge of the Rattlesnake adventure mountain bike race in Davis, West Virginia. It’s advertised as “one of West Virginia’s toughest races.” But if you would rather take in the cool weather at your own pace, there are some spectacular mountain biking trails, such as the Brown Mountain Trail, Yellow Birch Trail, and the Dobbin House Trail. These three trails offer a variety of skill levels and sights.
Fall For Canaan Valley
Bring your camera to capture the moments at a West Virginia fall festival or the stunning fall color vistas when you are hiking. Enjoy crisp nights by the campfire back at your cabin rental through Canaan Realty. Enjoy your summer vacation rental in Canaan Valley, near Mirror Lake. We proudly offer a diverse selection of vacation homes and condominiums. Call our friendly staff to help you plan the perfect weekend getaway or reunion with family and friends. Please browse our vacation rental properties.
