Photo: DebateLord (public domain)About Loveland
Loveland is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 2,210 feet of vertical drop, 1,800 skiable acres, 93 marked runs, served by 11 lifts, with an average of about 422" of snow a year. Loveland began operating in the late 1930s and remains an independent, family-owned ski area on the Continental Divide. The area combines Loveland Basin with the beginner-focused Loveland Valley and offers free snowcat access along the Divide. Current trail totals differ by one.
Why Visit Loveland?
- 93 runs with 2,211ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 422"
- 1,800 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 11 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Loveland, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
13,009ft
Summit Elevation
3,965m
10,801ft
Base Elevation
3,292m
2,211ft
Vertical Drop
674m
1,800 acres
Skiable Area
728.43 ha
93
Total Runs
2.0mi
Longest Run
3.22km
11
Lifts
422"
Avg. Snowfall
1072cm annually
How Loveland compares
Terrain Breakdown
13%
41%
46%
●Beginner
13% of trails
■Intermediate
41% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
46% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayOctober 25, 2025
Closing DayMay 10, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Loveland
By Car
Loveland is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude39.6800
Longitude-105.8979
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Loveland 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. Loveland averages 422" of snowfall a year.
Loveland rates 13% of its terrain as beginner, across 93 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Loveland averages 422" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 13,009 ft.
Loveland is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 39.68, -105.8979.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Loveland, plus any places we've researched.
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