Photo: Jonathan Cook-Fisher / CC BY 2.0About Heavenly
Heavenly is a ski resort in California/Nevada. It offers 3,812 feet of vertical drop, 4,800 skiable acres, 97 marked runs, served by 28 lifts, with an average of about 258" of snow a year. Vail Resorts' current press material describes Heavenly as having 70 years of skiing and riding in 2025/26, corresponding to a 1955 opening; Vail Resorts acquired Heavenly in 2002. Heavenly spans two states, has four base areas and pairs Lake Tahoe views with a 5.5-mile longest run.
Why Visit Heavenly?
- 97 runs with 3,812ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 258"
- 4,800 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 28 lifts including gondola, chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Heavenly, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
10,066ft
Summit Elevation
3,068m
6,257ft
Base Elevation
1,907m
3,812ft
Vertical Drop
1,162m
4,800 acres
Skiable Area
1,942.49 ha
97
Total Runs
5.5mi
Longest Run
8.85km
28
Lifts
258"
Avg. Snowfall
655cm annually
How Heavenly compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
45%
20%
15%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
45% of trails
◆Advanced
20% of trails
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◆◆Expert
15% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 22, 2025
Closing DayApril 19, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Heavenly
By Car
Heavenly is in California, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude38.9353
Longitude-119.9397
RegionCalifornia, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Heavenly 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. Heavenly averages 258" of snowfall a year.
Heavenly rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 97 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Heavenly averages 258" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 10,066 ft.
Heavenly is located in California, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 38.9353, -119.9397.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Heavenly, plus any places we've researched.
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