About Cherry Peak
Cherry Peak is a ski resort in Utah. It offers 1,265 feet of vertical drop, 220 skiable acres, served by 4 lifts, with an average of about 320" of snow a year. Cherry Peak is a locally operated Cache Valley ski area; the official statistics page publishes core elevation, acreage, snowfall and lift figures. The mountain advertises three triple chairs plus a magic carpet. Official copy describes both 1,221 and 1,265 feet of vertical, so the structured 1,265-foot figure is retained with the discrepancy flagged.
Why Visit Cherry Peak?
- 19 runs with 1,266ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 320"
- 220 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 4 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Cherry Peak, plus places we’ve researched.
Live prices & availability
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Mountain Statistics
7,041ft
Summit Elevation
2,146m
5,774ft
Base Elevation
1,760m
1,266ft
Vertical Drop
386m
220 acres
Skiable Area
89.03 ha
19
Total Runs
1.0mi
Longest Run
1.6km
4
Lifts
320"
Avg. Snowfall
813cm annually
How Cherry Peak compares
Terrain Breakdown
30%
45%
15%
10%
●Beginner
30% of trails
■Intermediate
45% of trails
◆Advanced
15% of trails
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◆◆Expert
10% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayMarch 22, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Cherry Peak
By Car
Cherry Peak is in Utah, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude41.9222
Longitude-111.7583
RegionUtah, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Cherry Peak trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Cherry Peak averages 320" of snowfall a year.
Cherry Peak rates 30% of its terrain as beginner, across 19 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Cherry Peak averages 320" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 7,041 ft.
Cherry Peak 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: 41.9222, -111.7583.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Cherry Peak, plus any places we've researched.
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