Photo: ThePessimus (public domain)About Saddleback
Saddleback is a ski resort in Maine. It offers 2,000 feet of vertical drop, 600 skiable acres, 68 marked runs, served by 6 lifts, with an average of about 225" of snow a year. Saddleback opened on December 31, 1960. After five inactive seasons, Arctaris Impact Fund purchased the mountain in January 2020 and supported its reopening for 2020/21. The mountain has three distinct terrain pods, 88 acres of hand-cut glades, and four quad chairs plus a T-bar and moving carpet.
Why Visit Saddleback?
- 68 runs with 2,001ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 225"
- 600 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 6 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Saddleback, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Saddleback base compared
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Mountain Statistics
4,121ft
Summit Elevation
1,256m
2,461ft
Base Elevation
750m
2,001ft
Vertical Drop
610m
600 acres
Skiable Area
242.81 ha
68
Total Runs
3.1mi
Longest Run
4.99km
6
Lifts
225"
Avg. Snowfall
572cm annually
How Saddleback compares
Terrain Breakdown
15%
35%
30%
20%
●Beginner
15% of trails
■Intermediate
35% of trails
◆Advanced
30% of trails
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◆◆Expert
20% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 25, 2025
Closing DayApril 20, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Saddleback
By Car
Saddleback is in Maine, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.9358
Longitude-70.5036
RegionMaine, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Saddleback 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. Saddleback averages 225" of snowfall a year.
Saddleback rates 15% of its terrain as beginner, across 68 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Saddleback averages 225" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 4,121 ft.
Saddleback is located in Maine, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 44.9358, -70.5036.
Our where-to-stay guide for Saddleback 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.