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Rafting on the Cheat – Aug 2009

April 25, 2010

Rafting on the Cheat – Aug 2009

Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

We had a blast rafting one day on the Cheat with Blackwater Outdoor Adventures, based in Parsons, WV. From Ilam House we drove to Parsons (30 min drive) to the BOA compound, then ride their bus about 45 minutes to where we put in on the Cheat (above Cheat Narrows this time.) Lots of fun!

Fly Fishing on Red Run, about 3 mi from Ilam House

April 25, 2010



Fly Fishing on Red Run, about 3 mi from Ilam House

Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Red Run is a creek which runs along Canaan Loop Road in the Monongahela National Forest, and is open for catch+release fishing for trout. We landed a few on this summer day! From Ilam House, about 3-4 miles along Canaan Loop road there are some easy access points to the creek. This stretch of the road is drivable without needing 4wd or high clearance.

Blueberries – picked in Aug 2008 – adjacent to Ilam House

April 25, 2010



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

On Table Rock – Summer Views

April 25, 2010



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Table Rock is accessible on a 1 mile side trail off of the Canaan :Loop Road, about a 6-7 mile hike or mountain bike ride from Ilam House.

Canaan Loop Road is wonderful for biking or hiking in the summer. It is a 17 mile dirt/gravel road which runs from Canaan Heights – at Ilam House – to the SW and then to the NE, ending at Blackwater Falls State Park. The road is a great way to access a lot of hiking trails which run through the Monongahela National Forest.

Summer and it’s green

April 25, 2010



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Summertime on the deck

April 25, 2010



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Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Red Creek Falls

April 25, 2010


This Falls is on the Red Creek, inside the Doll Sods Wilderness area. To get here – drive from Ilam House out of Canaan Valley on 32 – and turn into Laneville Road (75?) and into the Dolly Sods Wilderness area. About 20 m from Ilam House are places to park and to hike down into the Red Creek Valley. You can do it as a rigorous day hike, or, an overnight backpacking trip as we have done. Get a good map of the area in Davis at the Highland Prospects outfitting store.
Red Creek falls

Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Fun and games

April 25, 2010



Fun and games

Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Whitegrass – Feb 2010 – Breaking Trail on Wilderness Trail

February 27, 2010

Snow drifts – Ilam House

February 27, 2010



Snow drifts – Ilam House

Originally uploaded by ilamhouse

Off the picture to the right – the trail to the hot tub was clear!