Photo: Jared C. Benedict / CC BY-SA 4.0About Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain is a ski resort in Vermont. It offers 1,500 feet of vertical drop, 205 skiable acres, 39 marked runs, served by 5 lifts, with an average of about 130" of snow a year. Hans Thorner selected Glebe Mountain in the late 1950s and trails were cut in the 1960s. Ski Magic purchased the independent mountain in 2016. Independent southern Vermont mountain with 1,500 feet of vertical, capped ticket sales and a terrain mix that combines 18% advanced plus 26% expert into 44% advanced/expert.
Why Visit Magic Mountain?
- 39 runs with 1,499ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 130"
- 205 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 5 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Magic Mountain, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Magic Mountain base compared
Live prices & availability
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Mountain Statistics
2,851ft
Summit Elevation
869m
1,348ft
Base Elevation
411m
1,499ft
Vertical Drop
457m
205 acres
Skiable Area
82.96 ha
39
Total Runs
1.6mi
Longest Run
2.57km
5
Lifts
130"
Avg. Snowfall
330cm annually
How Magic Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
24%
32%
44%
●Beginner
24% of trails
■Intermediate
32% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
44% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 10, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Magic Mountain
By Car
Magic Mountain is in Vermont, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude43.2023
Longitude-72.7710
RegionVermont, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Magic Mountain 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. Magic Mountain averages 130" of snowfall a year.
Magic Mountain rates 24% of its terrain as beginner, across 39 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Magic Mountain averages 130" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 2,851 ft.
Magic Mountain 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: 43.2023, -72.771.
Our where-to-stay guide for Magic Mountain 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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