Photo: Geographer / CC BY 1.0About Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Mountain is a ski resort in California. It offers 3,100 feet of vertical drop, 3,500 skiable acres, 178 marked runs, served by 25 lifts, with an average of about 400" of snow a year. Alterra identifies Mammoth Mountain as founded by Dave McCoy in 1953. Mammoth reports a 11,053-foot summit, 3,500 skiable acres, 178 trails and 25 lifts. The resort says its season typically runs from November through June.
Why Visit Mammoth Mountain?
- 178 runs with 3,100ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 400"
- 3,500 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 25 lifts including gondola, chairlift
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
11,053ft
Summit Elevation
3,369m
7,953ft
Base Elevation
2,424m
3,100ft
Vertical Drop
945m
3,500 acres
Skiable Area
1,416.4 ha
178
Total Runs
3.0mi
Longest Run
4.8km
25
Lifts
400"
Avg. Snowfall
1016cm annually
How Mammoth Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
25%
40%
20%
15%
●Beginner
25% of trails
■Intermediate
40% 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 8, 2025
Closing DayMay 25, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Mammoth Mountain
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Mammoth Mountain is in California, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude37.6308
Longitude-119.0326
RegionCalifornia, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Mammoth Mountain 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. Mammoth Mountain averages 400" of snowfall a year.
Mammoth Mountain rates 25% of its terrain as beginner, across 178 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Mammoth Mountain averages 400" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 11,053 ft.
Mammoth Mountain 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: 37.6308, -119.0326.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Mammoth Mountain, plus any places we've researched.
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