Photo: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)About Loon Mountain Resort
Loon Mountain Resort is a ski resort in New Hampshire. It offers 2,190 feet of vertical drop, 403 skiable acres, 73 marked runs, served by 13 lifts. Loon opened on December 27, 1966 with 12 trails, two lifts and a gondola. The South Peak expansion later brought the resort above 400 acres and to 13 lifts. Black Ridge is a future expansion targeted for 2027/28; its proposed 675-acre total is not mixed into the current 403-acre statistic.
Why Visit Loon Mountain Resort?
- 73 runs with 2,192ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 80"
- 403 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 13 lifts including gondola, chairlift
- Full-service resort with 8+ amenities and facilities
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Loon Mountain Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Loon Mountain Resort base compared
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Mountain Statistics
3,051ft
Summit Elevation
930m
951ft
Base Elevation
290m
2,192ft
Vertical Drop
668m
403 acres
Skiable Area
163.09 ha
73
Total Runs
2.5mi
Longest Run
4km
13
Lifts
80"
Avg. Snowfall
203cm annually
How Loon Mountain Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
21%
48%
13%
18%
●Beginner
21% of trails
■Intermediate
48% of trails
◆Advanced
13% of trails
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◆◆Expert
18% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 15, 2025
Closing DayApril 15, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Amenities & Facilities
Ski School
Equipment Rental
Terrain Park
Night Skiing
Child Care
Tubing
Free WiFi
Fitness Center
Getting to Loon Mountain Resort
By Car
Loon Mountain Resort is in New Hampshire, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.0364
Longitude-71.6209
RegionNew Hampshire, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Loon Mountain Resort trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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2,113ft48 runs
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Cranmore
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1,201ft60 runs
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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. Loon Mountain Resort averages 80" of snowfall a year.
Loon Mountain Resort rates 21% of its terrain as beginner, across 73 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Loon Mountain Resort averages 80" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 3,051 ft.
Loon Mountain Resort is located in New Hampshire, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 44.0364, -71.6209.
Our where-to-stay guide for Loon Mountain Resort compares every base area — who each suits, which lifts it's near, and named places to stay — with live prices. You'll find it in the Where to Stay section near the top of this page.
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