Photo: DarkNight0917 / CC BY-SA 4.0About Brian Head
Brian Head is a ski resort in Utah. Brian Head is a high-elevation southern Utah resort with red-rock views. The current official trail map is retained as a source, while unexposed numeric totals remain blank.
Why Visit Brian Head?
- 71 runs with 1,201ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 360"
- 642 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 8 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
11,001ft
Summit Elevation
3,353m
9,800ft
Base Elevation
2,987m
1,201ft
Vertical Drop
366m
642 acres
Skiable Area
260 ha
71
Total Runs
1.8mi
Longest Run
2.9km
8
Lifts
360"
Avg. Snowfall
914cm annually
How Brian Head compares
Terrain Breakdown
32%
40%
18%
10%
●Beginner
32% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced
18% of trails
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◆◆Expert
10% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 22, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Brian Head
By Car
Brian Head is in Utah, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude37.7022
Longitude-112.8497
RegionUtah, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Brian Head trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Brian Head averages 360" of snowfall a year.
Brian Head rates 32% of its terrain as beginner, across 71 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Brian Head averages 360" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 11,001 ft.
Brian Head is located in Utah, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 37.7022, -112.8497.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Brian Head, plus any places we've researched.
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