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Beckley 64 Little Beaver Lester State Park 20 New River Gorge Sophia 77 19 National River Guyandotte Twin Falls Resort Greenbrier Williamson 52 River State Park 54 Hinton River Maben 10 16 Bluestone P Ripestem esort State Park Pineville 97 Mullens State Park R.D. Bailey Lake WMA Pipestem Guyandotte Resort Tug Fork River River Camp Creek State Park State KENTUCKY and Forest Park Bluestone 16 River Bluestone Gr oup services Iaeger Welch Wildlife 10 Management 52 20 Area Conference Facilities 80 19 Athens • Corporate meetings, Tug Fork reunions and retreats Panther WMA Princeton Bradshaw 16 River 52 • More than 16,000 square Pinnacle Rock Anawalt WMA State Park 460 feet of space 83 83 War 77 • Accommodate groups up Blue eld to 600 LOCATION VIRGINIA • Up-to-date audio-visual equipment • Full-service catering Located in the southeastern section of 16 the state, Pipestem Resort State Park 460 is 14 miles north19 of Princeton and 12 miles south460 of Hinton on state Route 20. From the west, the AthensTazewell, Road VA Exit (#14) of I-77 will bring you within 14 miles of the park. From the Sandstone Exit of I-64, the park entrance is 22 miles south on state Route 20. In addition, the park is located near major airports at Beckley and Bluefield, WV, with rental car services nearby.

Motorcoach, tour groups and conferences welcome! 19 Pipestem is an affordable choice for overnight lodging, meals, golf and activities, or as a scenic stop. Call for group planning assistance and special events.81

Ne arby Attractions

• Bluestone State Park and Lake Route 20, Box 150 • Bluestone Wildlife Management Area Pipestem, West Virginia 25979 • Concord University — Athens,81 WV 304–466–1800 • Historic Bramwell www.pipestemresort.com Historic Hinton • West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, 324 4th Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303 • New River Gorge National River STATEMENT OF POLICY REGARDING THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO USE FACILITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS • Sandstone Falls National Scenic Area Visitors are responsible for observing park rules and regulations. • Tamarack Arts and Crafts Center “It is the policy of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to provide its facilities, accommodations, services and programs to all persons without regard to gender, race, color, age, religion, national origin or disability. Proper licenses, registration and compliance with official rules • Whitewater rafting nearby and regulations are the only sources of restrictions for facility use or program participation.” “The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer.” • Winterplace Ski Resort Information provided in this brochure is current as of design date, but subject to change thereafter. 080211 www.wvstateparks.com Pi pestem Aerial Tramway

The Pipestem Aerial Tramway opened to the public in 1971. The tram sweeps from the Upper Station at the Canyon Rim Center to the floor of the rugged Bluestone Canyon where it crosses the Bluestone River before arriving at Mountain Creek Lodge. The tram is the only public access to this secluded lodge.

Mountain Creek Lodge features 30 modern rooms with telephones, TV, an excellent dining room, meeting facilities, a children’s playground, and a game room. This getaway spot is complete with each room featuring a balcony overlooking the river. It is truly a unique getaway.

The Bluestone River flows beneath the tram. Eight miles below the tram, the Bluestone River enters Bluestone Lake. The land between here and the lake is all managed by Pipestem Resort or Bluestone state parks, QuestionsG uests Ask Bluestone Wildlife Management Area, or the US Army QQHow long does it take for the ride from the top to Corps of Engineers. Below Bluestone Lake the waters the bottom? become the New River, famous for its whitewater and AA About six minutes. rafting. QQAre bikes or kayaks allowed on the tram? You’ll begin your tramway trip at Pipestem Resort’s AA Yes, you can ride your bike down the mountain and Canyon Rim Center. This complex houses the Upper take the tram up with your bike. Likewise, you can Tram Station where you board your tram car. Canyon ride down the tram with your kayak to the Bluestone Rim also houses the Main Gift Shop at Pipestem and River. the Mountain Artisans Shop that occupies the level below the Gift Shop. The artisans shop offers the best in QQIs the tram open year-round? handcrafted items from our regional craftpersons and AA The tram runs seasonally — only when Mt. Creek artists. Lodge is open. T Sram tatistics The Pipestem aerial tramway was designed by Mueller Lifts.

Length: 3,410 feet Vertical Rise: 1,097 feet QQIs the tram safe? Rope Diameter: 1-1/8 inches AA You bet. Safety devices are everywhere on the aerial Lowest Elevation: 1,520 feet tramway. Examples are an overspeed control to Highest Elevation: 2,639 feet automatically apply the brakes should the device Car Capacity: 705 pounds exceed its design speed, anti-reverse sensors, Capacity per Hour: 400 persons controls to prevent cars being launched over the Prime mover: electric, 75 hp splice in the rope, lightning protection, sensors Auxiliary: gasoline on each tower to detect any variation in the cable locations, sensors to detect any movement on the bullwheel and many others.

R tioneserva s

Individual reservations may be Cancellations made up to two years in advance A reservation cancellation must be completed through by writing or calling Pipestem the source where the reservation was made. directly, or by dialing 1-800 CALL WVA and asking for Pipestem Resort State Park. This toll-free line may be Lodge rooms: Deposit is returned in full, if notice is used anywhere in the continental United States or any given 48 hours in advance for lodge rooms. Canadian province in the Eastern time zone. Cottages: Deposits will be returned less a $20 handling Reservations may also be made online for McKeever fee per unit cancelled, if notice is given at least 30 days Lodge, Mountain Creek Lodge and cottages. Advance in advance. reservations are suggested at all times. Campsites: The full deposit will be refunded, less LodgeR eservations the $5 handling fee and the first night’s campsite fee McKeever Lodge is open year-round. Mountain Creek when cancellation is more than seven days in advance Lodge is seasonal from May through late October; of arrival. Cancellations for campsite rentals less than please call for specific opening and closing dates for this seven days prior to arrival forfeit the full deposit and truly unique setting. handling fee of the campsite.

The first night’s rental fee is required as a deposit for are taken for 50 G roups lodge room reservations. A two-night minimum for percent of the Reservations for groups will be directed to group lodge room reservations may be in effect seasonally campsites from Friday services for accommodation blocks, rates, and and a three-night minimum on some holiday weekends. before Memorial Day conference or group function requirements. through Labor Day for Check-in time begins at 4 p.m., with check-out at noon sites designated for reservations; the remaining sites are Pt e Friendly for lodge rooms. available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets (dogs and cats) are permitted in designated CottageR eservations After Labor Day and prior to observed Memorial Day pet-friendly cottages only. When making cottage reservations for four nights or weekend, all campsites are on a first-come, first-served The pet policy and associated more, a deposit of one-half the rental fee is required basis, as available. A minimum stay of two nights, up fees are available online, with the balance due upon arrival; the full rental fee is to a maximum of 14 nights, is required when making www.wvstateparks.com. required for reservations of three nights or less. campsite reservations. Pets (dogs and cats) are permitted in the Reservations made by telephone have 10 days to make Reservations must be made 48 hours or more in campground, provided leash deposit payment. Reservations less than 10 days of advance of arrival, as available. Full payment and a $5 guidelines are observed. arrival, as available, are accommodated and a method of handling fee per site is required. guarantee provided at the time the reservation is made. P Mayment ethods Online reservations are not available for campsite rental. Personal checks, money orders and major credit Cottages may be reserved for a minimum of one week cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover during the summer, beginning the second Monday in Reservations are made for the year beginning each and Diners Club) are accepted for all reservations. June through Labor Day. February 15. Only mail-in reservations will be taken Identification may be requested. from February 15 – March 14. Mail-in reservations Check-in time begins at 4 p.m., with check-out at 10 a.m. postmarked before February 15 will be returned. Note: All policies are subject to change. Any fees stated Phone reservations, in addition to mail-in reservations, in this publication or posted may change without notice. Campsites will be taken beginning March 15. Walk-in, mail-in, and Rate quotes are provided at the time of reservations and The campground at Pipestem Resort is open phone-in reservations will be taken beginning April 1 those rates confirmed with advance deposits. year-round, weather permitting. Reservations and throughout the season, as available. Pi pestem Aerial Tramway