Snowshoe Mountain is the name of a mountain and of a ski resort located near Snowshoe, West Virginia, in the Allegheny Mountains. The mountain reaches an elevation of 4,848 feet (1,478 m), the second highest point in the state. Snowshoe is unusual among ski resorts in that its village is located at the mountain's summit, rather than at its base. Snowshoe has gained prominence, also, as a four-season destination, with extensive mountain biking trails, a popular golf course, and other summer outdoor activities. The resort is comprised of the Snowshoe and Silver Creek ski areas. About 480,000 skiers visit the resort each year, primarily visitors from West Virginia and the larger cities of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.