Summit Driving Tour

Explore the mountains and back roads of West Virginia with this exclusive driving tour. This ultimate driving experience begins with a scrumptious breakfast at the private Greenbrier Sporting Club's Summit Lodge and concludes with a scenic drive on West Virginia's country roads, where participants will explore a unique Mountain State destination. The picturesque drive is filled with incredible views and historic locations. Please note that the drive does include steep grades and inclines that may not be appropriate for all vehicles. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the easiest, this drive would be rated a 4. Please be sure your car is capable of making the drive.

​Test the power and precision of the automobile while enjoying scenery you won't find anywhere else in the world.
Summit Drive Schedule: Friday, May 2, 2025
  • 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Prestage at Kate's Mountain
  • 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Breakfast at Summit Lodge
  • 10:15 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Driving Tour to destination TBA
  • 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Explore destination
  • 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Return Drive to The Greenbrier via different route
  • Tour Price: $250/car (2 people)
  • Limited to first 60 cars

 Pre Staging at Kate's Mountain: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Participants can arrive as early as 7:30 a.m., and take in the scenery of Kate's Mountain, while meeting some of the other drivers and learning about their cars at Kate's Mountain Lodge.  
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Kate's Mountain, just across the street from The Greenbrier main gate, was named for Catherine "Kate" Carpenter, who in September 1756, took refuge with her child on the mountain's peak during an Indian attack in which her husband Nicholas Carpenter was killed near Fort Dinwiddie (also known as Byrd's Fort and Warwick's Fort). 
Kate's Mountain is the highest of the peaks in Greenbrier State Forest at 3,280 feet. Kate's Mountain was the inspiration for the 19th Century romantic poem The Mystic Circle of Kate's Mountain, first published in fragmentary form in 1860 and published in its entirety in 1895

Pre-Drive Breakfast : 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Enjoy an incredible breakfast at the exclusive Greenbrier Sporting Club Summit Lodge to start your day right, before hitting the roads for a memorable drive. The breakfast allows drivers the opportunity to mingle with fellow car enthusiasts, as well as explore new aspects of America's Resort. The 7,500 square foot, Adirondack-inspired, oak and timber framed gathering place offers a picture-perfect respite from the world below. Perched majestically atop the 3,300-foot peak of Greenbrier Mountain, The Summit blends seamlessly with the surrounding forest, offering resident members unique leisure experiences to complement the sporting life.

The Drive
At 10:15 a.m., a spirited drive takes participants through the back roads of West Virginia, eventually concluding at a unique West Virginia destination to be determined, where drivers can explore the beauty and participate in a selected activity. The drive features incredible views, elevation changes and historic locations, as participants explore some of the most exciting driving roads the region has to offer. 

After the ride through the mountains, drivers will return to The Greenbrier, with various routes available.