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PLACES TO STAY
Cabins at The Via - Lodging is available at the Via Ferrata in our rustic cabins or tent camping on the property. The cost for the Via cabins is $10/person/night- minimum $30 per cabin. Tent camping $5/person/night.
Please note:
- There are 8 cabins that sleep 4-6 people (2 sets of bunkbeds in each cabin).
- The cabins have no electricity or running water (no showers or toilets, only outhouses).
- Two of the 8 cabins have propane heat.
- At this time, there is NO drinking water anywhere on the property. You will need to bring your own for all of your water needs.
- There is one charcoal grill for use at the cabins.
- NO FIRES of any kind are allowed due to fire bans in the area for safety reasons.
Germany Valley Overlook Cabins - Upscale new cabins, awesome views of Germany Valley, closest to NRP. 800-481-5680
Hickory Hill Cabins - Beautiful cabins are nestled in the heart of the scenic West Virginia countryside, on 30 wooded acres along the banks of the South Branch of the Potomac River. Each cabin is your own private retreat.
Hickory Hill Cabins is also a great place for Family Reunions.
North Fork Mountain Inn - First class Bed and Breakfast - "an outpost of luxury in the wilderness" 800-257-1108
LTD Vacation Properties - Up scale vacation homes located in the private community of Mountain Lake Retreat Situated in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia. About 20 minutes from NRP
Yokum's Vacationland - Cabins, motel, campground and general store in Seneca Rocks. 800-772-8342, only 7.6 miles from the NRP.
Harman's North Fork Cottages - 18 luxury cabins in pretty setting along the North Fork River, Cabins, WV, 30 miles from NRP. 304-436-6254
Smoke Hole Cabins and Motel - Cabins, WV. 800-828-8478
Seneca Shadows Campground - More information on this campground is available through the Potomac Ranger District, HC 59, Box 240, Petersburg, WV 26847 (304)257-4488, extension 0 or by contacting American Land and Leisure at (304)567-3082. 20 minutes from the Via Ferrata at Nelson Rocks Preserve. Campground opens 4/2/10. "Click Here for more information about other campgrounds in the Monongahela National Forest"
4-U Motel, Seneca Rocks- 304-567-2111
Wildernest Inn - 30 minutes from Via Ferrata. Unique Country Inn and Black Bear Sanctuary. “A Nature Lover’s Paradise”. Spectacular mountain and lake views.
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RECREATION AND LEISURE
WILD GUYde Adventures, LLC - Provides guided beginner level outdoor adventures and competent instruction in activity fundamentals. Locations include various areas in the George Washington and Monongahela National Forests, and along Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Click HERE for information about the rock climbing at the Via Ferrata at Nelson Rock Preserve.
The Gendarme Climbing Shop/Seneca Rocks Climbing School - Climbing and outdoor gear and supplies, rock climbing instruction and guiding for more than 34 years. Behind Harper's Store. 304-567-2600 or 800-548-0108.
Seneca Caverns - Beautiful caverns 10 minutes from Nelson, nice new restaurant in pretty setting, Stratosphere Cavern offers new "adventure" tours in more natural cave environment. 1-800-239-7647.
Smoke Hole Caverns
Spruce Knob - highest peak in West Virginia, with observation tower, nature trails
Dolly Sods.
Harpers Old Country Store - General country store open since 1902, indoor/outdoor restaurant with great views of Seneca Rocks. 304-567-2586 (store) 304-567-2555 (restaurant).
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AREA RESOURCES
Pendleton County Guide - Information-packed website.
Seneca Rocks Discovery Center - US Forest Service visitors center. Displays, interpretive programs. Books/maps sold. Helpful source of area information. 304-567-2827
Blue Ridge Online - Blue Ridge Online is the premier online welcome center for the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains of the eastern United States. Here you will find information about attractions, accommodations, outdoor activities, shopping and everything you need to make your mountain vacation the getaway of a lifetime.
Shenandoah Valley - The premier, online source for a wide variety of current, accurate, and practical information about scenic, historic and cultural attractions in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
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PLACES TO MOUNTAIN BIKE
RENTALS:
Blackwater Bikes
Davis, WV, 44 miles from the via
Phone Number: (304)259-5266
Blackwater Bikes
Rentals, sales, advice, information
PLACES TO RIDE:
Monongahela National Forest:. Click on Recreation>Bicycling>Mountain Biking.
Spruce Knob- 16.5 miles from NRP
Spruce Knob makes up the southern portion of the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area within the Monongahela National Forest. Reaching an elevation of 4,861 feet, Spruce Knob earns the title of the highest point in West Virginia. From the observation platform, visitors can marvel at the spectacular views of surrounding mountains and valleys. All 70 miles of backcountry trails and the numerous access roads can be utilized by mountain bikers. Trail maps and additional information can be obtained at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center (304) 567-2827.
North Fork Mountain Trail- A scenic 25 mile ride along the ridge of the North Fork Mountain between Petersburg and Franklin, West Virginia. The following blog from the Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association provides all the gritty details.
North Fork Mountain Trail
BIKE TOURS
Bicycle WV
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VIRGINIA DESTINATIONS (LESS THAN 1.5 HOURS AWAY FROM VIA FERRATA AT NELSON ROCKS)
Horizons Horseback (Harrisonburg, VA) – Offering Shenandoah Valley trail rides as well as group and private English riding lessons for all ages and abilities. Also offering Horseback Parties for special birthday celebrations or other occasions. One week, residential Equestrian Camp available in the summer.
Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons (Harrisonburg, VA) - Offering customized programs designed specifically for you and your group. Lodging available for up to 250, high ropes course challenge, horseback riding and more. Offering transportation to and from the Via Ferrata.
Ski Shenandoah (Harrisonburg, VA) - The Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons, offers complete group ski packages for the Massanutten Four Season Resort - food, lodging and transportation provided for groups of all sizes.
Camp Horizons (Harrisonburg, VA) - Co-ed, residential summer camp for ages 6-17 with one and two week programs. Internal camp activities include horseback riding, archery, performing arts, aquatic sports, and more.
Mountain Valley VA (Harrisonburg, VA) - A truly unique conference and retreat center, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Relaxed setting providing the perfect atmosphere for your next meeting or special event. High-speed internet access and video conference facilities and available recreational activities. Offering transportations to and from the Via Ferrata.
Horizons at Valley Pike (Harrisonburg, VA) - Horizons at Valley Pike is a conference and retreat center, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Ideal meeting/retreat or special event venue for residential conferences, retreats, seminars, picnics, group ski packages and more. Offering transportations to and from the Via Ferrata.
Horizons Consulting (Harrisonburg, VA) – An organizational development firm providing training and development programs help organizations manage growth, identify root causes of organizational problems, and facilitate solution development and organizational change. Providing dynamic, concrete learning experiences.
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Nearby Places to Eat
North
Gateway Restaurant - 3.8 miles from Nelson
Hwy 33/28 Riverton, WV 26814
Phone Number: (304) 567-2810
Mon-Sat 7am- 8pm Sun 9am-7pm
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Burgers, sandwiches, homestyle meals, homemade pie.
The Valley View Restaurant - 9 miles from Nelson
Hwy 33/28, Riverton, WV 26814
Phone Number: (304) 567-2496
Open everyday from 6:30am – 2:30pm Breakfast and lunch
Seneca Caverns Family Restaurant - 9.3 miles from Nelson
Rt 9 Germany Valley Road, Riverton, WV 26814
Phone Number: 1-800-239-7647 and (304) 567-2691
Seneca Caverns
Wed-Sun 11am-5pm Sandwiches, hand-dipped ice cream
The Front Porch - 13.5 miles from Nelson
Intersection of Rt 33 and Rt 55, above Haper’s General Store. Seneca Rocks, WV 26884
Phone Number: (304) 567-2496
Sun-Fri 11am-9pm Sat 11am-10pm
Pizza, grinders, leg of lamb, salads. BYOB.
Yokums Restaurant - 14.5 miles from Nelson
Hwy 28 Seneca Rocks, WV 26884
Toll free: 1-800-772-8342. (304) 567-2351
Yokums
Open everyday from 7am-8pm
Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, burgers, fresh trout, homestyle meals
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East
Fireside Café - 16.4 miles from Nelson
Hwy 220 Franklin, WV 26807
Phone Number: (304) 358-3733
fireside cafe
Mon-Thu 7am-8pm, Fri-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 7am-7pm
Star Restaurant and Hotel - 16.4 miles from Nelson
210 Main Street, Franklin, WV 26807
Phone Number: (304) 358-3580
Subway
Franklin, WV 26807
Phone Number: (304) 358-2002
The Korner Shop Café
Franklin, WV 26807
Phone Number: (304) 358-2979
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