Maine Ski Resorts

Maine is a top ski destination in the east. Sugarloaf is the second highest peak in Maine and is the largest ski and snowboard area east of the Rockies. Boston and Montreal are each about four hours from the resort. Sunday River located in Newry has runs spread out across eight connected mountain peaks. Camden Snow Bowl is a town owned ski area located on the coast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Sugarloaf
2820 ft vertical, 161 trails, 14 lifts, 1230 skiable acres
OPEN - 100 trails, 9 lifts
Sugarloaf, the second highest peak in Maine, is the largest ski and snowboard area east of the Rockies and is one of the top year-round destinations in New England. Boston and Montreal are about 4 hours from the resort. With 161 runs over 1,230 acres Sugarloaf has terrain for everyone including 19% of the trails categorized as glade skiing. The resort is divided into several areas: Snowfields - where you board the only lift-service above treeline skiing in the East and have panoramic views of Vermont, New Hampshire and even Canada! Brackett Basin & Burnt Mountain - where skiers and boarders will have access to over 650 aces of backcountry-style terrain. Timberline Quad - where skiers and boarders of all abilities have the opportunity to ski the summit. King Pine Bowl - where you can ride single and double black diamond terrain in a natural snow bowl. Central Mountain - where you have the steepest and longest fall line in New England. Whiffletree - where kids and adults play. Double Run - where you find learning terrain. West Mountain - where you cruise down blue and green runs. Birches and Landing - where the gentle slope gives learners the chance to get comfortable and confident with the sport. Sugarloaf terrain parks contain a permanent snowboardcross & skiercross course, Superpipe and a huge variety of modules. The Sugarloaf Outdoor Center offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on 90km of groomed trails a well as ice skating on a professionally sized rink. Hang out and enjoy light food fare at the Outdoor Center Lodge or shop in their fully stocked retail store.
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Sunday River
2340 ft vertical, 135 trails, 15 lifts, 870 skiable acres
OPEN - 68 trails, 9 lifts
Located in Newry, Maine Sunday River runs are spread out across eight interconnected mountain peaks that each offer a different skiing experience. It spans three miles over interconnected peaks and includes almost 300 acres of developed tree skiing. Runs are serviced by one of the largest snowmaking systems in New England. Night skiing runs from 4pm-8pm on mid-winter weekends and holidays. When the sap is running experience Maine's roots by skiing to the lower slopes of South Ridge to stop at the Sugaring House for a demonstration and taste of genuine Maine maple syrup. Dining options are plenty. Choose from sushi to fine dining or opt for pizza and a beer from their own microbrewery. Sunday River has many stay-on-the-mountain lodging options. You can visit Bethel, a classic New England village just 6 miles from the ski resort by hopping on the free Mountain Explorer shuttle.
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Black Mountain of Maine
1150 ft vertical, 20 trails, 4 lifts
CLOSED - Plan to Open 12/22
The small, family friendly ski area close to Rumford, Maine offers alpine skiing and is famous for it's nordic facility. For those who don't ski or snowboard, The Edge Tubing Park provides yet another option to have winter fun.
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Camden Snow Bowl
850 ft vertical, 23 trails, 3 lifts
CLOSED - Plan to Open 12/22
The Snow Bowl is a town-owned ski area in Maine overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. You can also access trails to cross country ski. Mainers are very familiar with the toboggan chute at Camden Snow Bowl, where the annual U. S. Toboggan Championships draw huge crowds every February.
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Eaton Mountain
620 ft vertical, 17 trails, 2 lifts, 130 skiable acres
Family fun ski area located near Skowhegan, Maine. Eaton boasts a full range of terrain in the classic New England style. In 2010 they opened a snow tubing park. Eaton's aim is to provide a close-to-home alternative to the higher priced large areas.
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Lost Valley
240 ft vertical, 16 trails, 2 lifts, 45 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Auburn, Maine's family ski area. chair lifts and a T-bar service 15 trails.
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Mt. Abram Ski Resort
1150 ft vertical, 51 trails, 5 lifts
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Maine's affordable 'Big Mountain' family resort. Located five miles south of Bethel, Maine Village, Mt. Abram offers a full range of amenities. An added bonus to the existing trails ski glades, tree lines and powder stashes that humble some of the most experienced skiers and riders. At the end of the day warm up by the fire in the Westside Lodge or apres ski at the Loose Boots lounge.
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Hermon Mountain
256 ft vertical, 20 trails, 2 lifts, 60 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 20
This is a small Maine family owned and operated ski area located in Hermon Maine, about 10 minutes outside of Bangor. They offer a variety of terrain for beginners, intermediate and expert ski and snowboarders. There is also a tubing park with its own lift.
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Powderhouse Hill
175 ft vertical, 3 trails, 1 lifts
CLOSED - open soon
This ski area in Maine is open to the public but owned by the Town of South Berwick. The hill has 3 trails and 175-feet of vertical elevation. There is a small lodge at the base with a snack bar and wood stove. The volunteer members of Powderhouse Ski Club are proud to continue the tradition of providing affordable outdoor recreation opportunities for the youth and citizens of the area.
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Saddleback Ski Area
2000 ft vertical, 66 trails, 5 lifts, 220 skiable acres
CLOSED - open soon
Saddleback, located in the Rangeley Lakes region of western Maine, has the highest base elevation of any ski resort in New England. Experience Casablanca with 44 acres of inbound ungroomed tree skiing with chutes, steeps and tight lines.
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Shawnee Peak Skiing
1300 ft vertical, 40 trails, 5 lifts, 249 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 21
Day and night skiing near Bridgton, Maine. Located just 45 minutes from the city of Portland, 20 minutes from North Conway, and two and a half hours from Boston on Route 302, Shawnee Peak offers great family skiing. You’ll also find four gladed areas for all skill levels.
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Mt Jefferson Ski Area
432 ft vertical, 12 trails, 2 lifts
CLOSED - open soon
Mt. Jefferson is located in Lee, Maine northeast of Bangor. The resort has been open for nearly half a century. There is no snowmaking.
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Titcomb Mountain
350 ft vertical, 16 trails, 3 lifts, 45 skiable acres
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Famington ski club ski area located in West Farmington, Maine. A 750-foot slope features 16 alpine trails for all skill levels, from beginner to expert, including a terrain park for skiers and riders. There are also 16km of cross-country trails groomed for both classic and skate skiing.
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Big Squaw Mountain
800 ft vertical, 17 trails, 1 lifts
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Big Squaw Mountain is located deep in the woods of Maine's Piscataquis County on the shores of the great Moosehead Lake, Greenville, Maine.
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Bigrock Mountain
980 ft vertical, 35 trails, 3 lifts
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Bigrock Mountain offers the highest vertical of any ski area in northern Maine. The ski area also has cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails plus a snow-tube park. The lodge has expanded helping Bigrock to become a family friendly facility for the feel of big mountain skiing with a small town atmosphere. The resort is located in Mars Hill, Maine.
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Resort Name
Vertical
Runs
Lifts
Acres
Snow
Snow
%Open
Sugarloaf
2820 ft
161
14
1230
OPEN - 100 trails, 9 lifts
Open
62%
Sunday River
2340 ft
135
15
870
OPEN - 68 trails, 9 lifts
Open
50%
Black Mountain of Maine
1150 ft
20
4
n/a
CLOSED - Plan to Open 12/22
Closed
Camden Snow Bowl
850 ft
23
3
n/a
CLOSED - Plan to Open 12/22
Closed
Eaton Mountain
620 ft
17
2
130
n/a
n/a
n/a
Lost Valley
240 ft
16
2
45
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Closed*
Mt. Abram Ski Resort
1150 ft
51
5
n/a
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Closed*
13%
Hermon Mountain
256 ft
20
2
60
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 20
Closed*
23%
Powderhouse Hill
175 ft
3
1
n/a
CLOSED - open soon
Closed
Saddleback Ski Area
2000 ft
66
5
220
CLOSED - open soon
Closed
Shawnee Peak Skiing
1300 ft
40
5
249
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 21
Closed*
60%
Mt Jefferson Ski Area
432 ft
12
2
n/a
CLOSED - open soon
Closed
Titcomb Mountain
350 ft
16
3
45
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Closed*
59%
Big Squaw Mountain
800 ft
17
1
n/a
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Closed*
90%
Bigrock Mountain
980 ft
35
3
n/a
CLOSED - Plans to reopen on Dec 22
Closed*
100%
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