Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (map (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=Cass%20Scenic%20Railroad%20State%20Park&state=WV&lon=-79.9275&lat=38.4486&pop=0&county=Pocahontas&elev=0&scale=3)), at Cass, WV, in Pocahontas County, is among the nation's most popular parks, best known for its steam train excursions from historic Cass to the summit of Bald Knob on Back Allegheny Mountain at 4,842 feet above sea level. The 11 hour excursion takes five hours, though shorter and longer excursions are offered.

Recreation: hiking, biking, railroad excursions

Lodging: 8 cottages

Dining: restaurant, picnic areas

Highlights: Bald Knob Lookout, Company Store, Museum, Cass National Historic District

Park Maps: Map (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=Cass%20Scenic%20Railroad%20State%20Park&state=WV&lon=-79.9275&lat=38.4486&pop=0&county=Pocahontas&elev=0&scale=3) : Topo Map (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=38.44861&lon=-79.9275) : Aerial Photo (http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?S=12&T=1&lat=38.44861&lon=-79.9275) : Tiger Map (http://tiger.census.gov/cgi-bin/mapsurfer?lat=38.44861&lon=-79.9275&wid=.08&ht=.06&mark=-79.9275,38.44861,smalldot,Cass+Scenic+Railroad+State+Park)

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park: Official Website (http://www.cassrailroad.com/)
P.O. Box 107, Cass, WV 24927 / Phone: (304) 456-4300