About Mad River Glen
Mad River Glen is a ski resort in Vermont. It offers 2,037 feet of vertical drop, 60 marked runs, served by 5 lifts. Mad River Glen has operated as a skier-owned cooperative since 1995. Snowboarding is prohibited. The resort emphasizes low skier density, natural snow, and terrain cut to follow the mountain's contours.
Why Visit Mad River Glen?
- 60 runs with 2,037ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 228"
- 115 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 5 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Mad River Glen, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Mad River Glen base compared
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Mountain Statistics
3,720ft
Summit Elevation
1,134m
1,014ft
Base Elevation
309m
2,037ft
Vertical Drop
621m
115 acres
Skiable Area
46.5 ha
60
Total Runs
3.0mi
Longest Run
4.8km
5
Lifts
228"
Avg. Snowfall
579cm annually
How Mad River Glen compares
Terrain Breakdown
10%
30%
35%
25%
●Beginner
10% of trails
■Intermediate
30% of trails
◆Advanced
35% of trails
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◆◆Expert
25% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 5, 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.
Getting to Mad River Glen
By Car
Mad River Glen is in Vermont, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.2039
Longitude-72.9186
RegionVermont, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Mad River Glen 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. Mad River Glen averages 228" of snowfall a year.
Mad River Glen rates 10% of its terrain as beginner, across 60 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Mad River Glen averages 228" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 3,720 ft.
Mad River Glen is located in Vermont, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 44.2039, -72.9186.
Our where-to-stay guide for Mad River Glen 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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