Ascend Outdoor Recreation Pass 2023/24
Expiration: Nov 30th 2024
Register to receive access to your Ascend Free Outdoor Recreation Pass by clicking here and filing out your contact information.
After signing up, your digital pass for the Ascend Free Outdoor Recreation Pass will be instantly delivered to your phone via text or to the email provided.
Experience the incredible outdoor recreation opportunities available throughout Almost Heaven. Open your pass on your phone, scroll to find the adventure you’re wanting to experience and contact the outfitter prior to your arrival to coordinate your activity or lodging.
Included Venues
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ACE Adventure Resort
Experience a lifetime of fun and adventure at ACE Adventure Resort. ACE Adventure Resort is nestled into 1,500 wooded acres beside the stunning New River Gorge national park. Explore ACE Adventure Resort by playing on the Adventure Lake, going whitewater rafting, ziplining, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and many other adventures. ACE Adventure Resort is home to the Mountain Music Festival as well as many amazing lodging and dining options.
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What's Included
- Rafting Excursion
- Zipline Pass
Adventure WV Canopy Tours
The Adventure WV Zip-Line Canopy Tour is comprised of 4 zip lines, 7 tree-based platforms, an aerial bridge, and a tandem rappel station to exit the course. Each zip or leg of the course ranges in length from the 201’ starting zip, to the 750’ zip at the conclusion of the course. Participants will rappel 45’ from the final platform to the ground.
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What's Included
- Zipline Pass
Appalachian Boarding Company
Located in Scott Depot, WV Appalachian Boarding Company specializes in Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP), offering: rentals, lessons, guided tours, SUP yoga, fitness classes and more.
What's Included
- Paddleboard Rental Pass
Arrowhead Bike Farm and Campground
The Arrowhead Bike Farm offers mountain bike rentals, campground and biergarten located near Long Point Trail head and Arrowhead Bike trails just outside of Fayetteville. Easy access to trails, convenient free parking, camping and food. The New River Gorge features world-class mountain biking, climbing, rafting and kayaking.
What's Included
- Mountain Bike Rental
Blackwater Falls State Park
Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Tucker County, Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the amber waters of Blackwater Falls, a 57-foot cascade tinted by the tannic acid of fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. The falls, along with a few of the park’s other features like Elakala Falls, Lindy Point and Pendleton Point Overlook, are some of the state’s most photographed spots. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views year-round by taking the steps to the falls or using viewing platforms. The park has 20 miles of hiking trails, the longest sledding magic carpet on the East Coast, a comfortable lodge and more.Blackwater Falls State Park features a mountain lodge, 39-fully furnished cabins and a 65-unit tent and trailer campground.
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What's Included
- Sled Run Session
Breezewood Adventures
One canoe, two fishing poles, and a lifetime of brotherhood. That's how it all started. Being raised along the edge of the Appalachian mountains wandering the tributaries of the local waters, granted us the unique opportunity to know and respect our landscape. Whether it be traversing a technical and exciting stretch through the Smoke Hole Canyon or canoeing an easy and relaxing path of the South Branch of the Potomac, we have you covered.
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What's Included
- Kayak Rental
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
With 160 rooms, 23 cabins, and 34 campsites, our resort provides lodging for any occasion. Perfect your swing on our championship golf course, swim in our outdoor and indoor pools, or ski down our 47 slopes and trails. No matter the season, you'll find no shortage of family-friendly activities. You'll also find state-of-the-art conference and event spaces, on-site restaurants, and a fully-equipped fitness center. We have everything you need for the ultimate resort experience.
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What's Included
- Scenic Lift Ticket
Hatfield-McCoy Trails
The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System gets its name from the region in southern West Virginia where much of the world-famous Hatfield-McCoy Feuding took place and where several of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails are now located.
What's Included
- ATV - User Permit
Lost World Caverns
Lost World Caverns, discovered in 1942, is a truly magical place for both young and old. It takes approximately 45 minutes to walk through. We offer self-guided tours, so you can take your time to explore the cavern at your own pace. Just remember to stay on the trail. A guide sheet is provided to tell you about the many different formations that make up this 1/2-mile loop. No matter what the temperature on the outside, the cave always remains a constant 52 degrees. A light jacket and good shoes are recommended.
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What's Included
- Cave Exploration
North Bend State Park
Found among the Mid-Ohio Valley’s rolling hills, lakes and streams, North Bend State Park offers a multitude of recreational facilities in a beautiful pastoral setting. Named for the horseshoe curve of the North Fork of the Hughes River, this year-round park is lush with hiking trails and abundant wildlife. Located near Cairo and Harrisville, North Bend State Park is best known for its family atmosphere and the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, which follows a rail-banked B&O Railroad corridor with several tunnels along the way.
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What's Included
- Round Of Mini Golf
Pipestem Resort State Park
Enjoy the natural beauty of West Virginia with the endless amount of fun-filled adventure options offered at Pipestem Resort State Park. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway for the entire family or an adventure-packed day spent with your closest friends, this spot has all the activities you could ever imagine.
What's Included
- Pipestem Peaks Zipline Tour Pass
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
Your excursion begins at Wappocomo Station, situated next to a charming homestead and amidst grand mountain landscapes. Enjoy the sounds of vintage diesels as they lead you through beautiful pastures and farms dating back to the 1700s. As you journey along the South Branch of the Potomac River, you’ll enter a visually striking gorge known as the Trough. One of the most scenic spots along the South Branch, the Trough is home to American bald eagles.
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What's Included
- Scenic Train Trip
River Riders Family Adventure Resort
Only one hour from the DC and Baltimore Metro Regions, River Riders Inc. offers white water rafting, tubing, canopy tour/zip lining, aerial forest adventure parks, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, lodging options and fishing adventures on the beautiful Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers (class I-III) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia come together. Using our expertise and the best adventure equipment available, we run all trips in a professional, personable manner.
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What's Included
- Rafting Excursion
- Zipline Pass
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Welcome to Snowshoe. Where sheer happiness is found on every slope, with every decadent 4-course dinner and adventure. Where beauty is in the eye of the avid skier, adventure-seeking snowmobiler, and fun-loving horseback rider. Where boutique shopping and family fun convene often in glorious mountaintop memories. Make your next winter getaway at Snowshoe Mountain Resort.
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What's Included
- Bike Park Lift Ticket
- Ski Lift Ticket
- Summer Fun Pass
- Tubing Pass
Stonewall Resort
The peaceful nature of West Virginia's rolling mountains and tranquil lake waters embrace you at the welcoming entrance of Stonewall Resort State Park. Just 3 miles from I-79, this vast and beautiful park is home to Stonewall Resort and its many amenities. Explore over 1,900 acres that offer abundant outdoor recreation, relaxation and adventure. Accommodations include a AAA Four Diamond Adirondack-style lodge, elegant saltbox-style cottages and lakeside campsites. All feature breathtaking views of the woods, water or the lush greens of the Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. On-site venues include a 15,000 sq. ft. conference center, full banquet facilities, spacious lakeside lawns, patios, ballrooms and three restaurants with distinct culinary personalities. Secluded but easily accessible, quiet yet invigorating, Stonewall Resort is the perfect place to meet, marry, celebrate, vacation and just get away.
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What's Included
- Watersports Pass
Twin Falls Resort State Park
Set on a high, wooded ridge in the rugged mountains of Wyoming County in southern West Virginia, Twin Falls Resort State Park is an ideal destination for nature lovers. At Twin Falls enjoy more than 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, an 18-hole golf course, nature programs, and cozy accommodations. The park features the Pioneer Farm, which offers park visitors a glimpse of what life was like on the frontier.
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What's Included
- Golf Season Pass
Tygart Lake State Park
Tygart Lake State Park features a spacious 20-room lodge with sleeping rooms looking out over the waters of Tygart Lake. The restaurant at the lodge is great and operated by Apple Annie's. The lake stretches 11 miles, offering boating, swimming, fishing and scuba diving.
What's Included
- All Day Adventure Lake Pass
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Acres of wide-open public lands. Expansive lakes and flowing streams. Abundant wildlife that calls the mountains home. This is West Virginia. A place where you can discover nature in a new way and enjoy world-class hunting and fishing opportunities.
What's Included
- Sportsman License
West Virginia State Parks
West Virginia State Parks and Forests are true four-season travel destinations and offer a variety activities to meet every traveler’s need. Whether you are looking for extreme outdoor adventure, affordable family fun or a getaway for two, there is something for everyone at West Virginia State Parks. With nearly 50 state parks and forests to choose from, the Mountain State offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, boating, golfing, camping, and many more.
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What's Included
- Two Free Nights At A West Virginia State Park Campsite
- Two Free Nights At A West Virginia State Park Lodge