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Hike description: "The  trail takes you across private property to the Preserve's trail halfway up Ice Mt.; You can take a mile roundtrip hike down to the cold vents, and/or you can hike a mile roundtrip to the scenic overlook.  nature.org posts a description.
Set up a visit? It is best to email IceMt@stevebailes.org or you can call 304-496-7359, the Bailes' home)
Number in your group?   No dogs, please.
Do you need directions? (http://Mapquest.com will get you close.) Click the button at the top of the page.
When: Let us know your pleasure, and we'll try and line up a docent.; We generally start at 10 AM on a Saturday.  If you need to reach us near tour time call the Old Inn number: 496-9836. We don't live at Ice Mt., and docents must travel to get there, so please let your docent know if you are delayed.)
Lodging:
1.  Almost Heaven Alpacas  and Guest House almostheavenguesthouse.com Phone: 304-496-1073 fax: 496-9587
2. Just Far Enough Getaway www.justfarenough.com. Phone:  or 304-496-8002.  This site also lists local establishments and activities.
3.  South Branch Inn, Toll free: 866-492-3122; www.southbranchinn.com
4. Hampshire House www.hampshirehouse1884.net; toll free: 888-806-1131
5.  Milleson's Walnut Grove Campground. www.millesonscampground.com 304-822-5284
6. Camping information?; There are commercial camping areas within a 30 min. drive. They offer hook ups, etc.; I could send you more information.; If you don't need much in the way of facilities, we might be able to help.; We own 30 acres at the base of Ice Mt.
7.  More listings at the CVB website.
Interested in food?
1. Greg's Chicken Inn- 856-2445; Family restaurant in Capon Bridge.
2.  El Puente ("The Bridge")- 496-1171; Mexican dining in Capon Bridge. 
3. Slanesville Store and Pizza Shop.  4 miles from Ice Mt.  304-496-1177.
4. 1. Hayfield Family Restaurant; north side of Rt. 50 between Winchester and Capon Bridge.
Nearby attractions:1. the Potomac Eagle excursion train. 2. Fort Edwards French Indian War fort site: http://fortedwards.org  3. Check out the local art scene at: Hampshire Arts Council
You might enjoy checking out these links before you come:
Photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/IceMt2003 or
http://historichampshire.org/nrm/nrm-home.htm or http://historichampshire.org/nrm/events.htm or
http://historichampshire.org/scenic/icemt.htm
http://etd.wvu.edu/templates/showETD.cfm?recnum=2879 (Kevin Andrews master's thesis)
Terry Lynn and Dr. Steve Kite joined Emily Corio on Ice Mt for a WV PBS segment on "Outlook."  You can hear the radio verson at: www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=3772.
                revised: August 2008                                                                            comments or questions: IceMt@stevebailes.org
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