Spending a Fall Weekend (10-12 Oct) in West Virginia for a classic scenic 4 hr train ride in Cass WV

Cass Bald Knob Trip

Take a journey to the third highest point in West Virginia! The steep climb of 2,390 vertical feet from Cass to Bald Knob (Elev. 4,842’) on Back Allegheny Mountain gives passengers breathtaking, panoramic vistas and a climate with plants and animals typically found in the far north. A sack lunch is included in the ticket price.

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Staying at Elk Springs Resort

https://elkspringswv.com/lodging/studio-units/jungle/

The Jungle Studio Unit is a basic motel room with a queen bed, its own private bath/shower, TV, satellite wifi, washer/dryer, mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot and shared front porch.

A “surprise” find on the drive to West Virginia

6PM- Arrived

Dinner

Saturday- 10 October

On our way at 10 AM from where we are staying (Elk Springs) to Cass WV (1 hr drive) to check in for a Noon departure for a 4 hour trip on the Cass Scenic Railway to Bald Knob

Bald Knob is the highest summit of Back Allegheny Mountain in Pocahontas County, West Virginia and is part of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. At an altitude of 4,843 feet (1,476 m) above sea level, Bald Knob is the third-highest point in West Virginia and the Allegheny Mountains.

Great Weather Forecast For Today. Hoping To See Alot Of Fall Foliage Colors

Breakfast in room microwave and coffee maker

Sunday October 12

Time to head home