Photo: Trolley8 / CC BY-SA 4.0About Shawnee Mountain
Shawnee Mountain is a ski resort in Pennsylvania. It offers 125 skiable acres, 23 marked runs. Founded in 1975 with an original upside-down layout: the lodge and rental shop sat at the top of the mountain. Family-owned Pocono ski area with 125 skiable acres, 23 trails, two terrain parks, night skiing and full snowmaking coverage.
Why Visit Shawnee Mountain?
- 23 runs with 430ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 35"
- 125 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 8 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Shawnee Mountain, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
1,289ft
Summit Elevation
393m
860ft
Base Elevation
262m
430ft
Vertical Drop
131m
125 acres
Skiable Area
50.59 ha
23
Total Runs
0.7mi
Longest Run
1.2km
8
Lifts
35"
Avg. Snowfall
89cm annually
How Shawnee Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
35%
40%
18%
7%
●Beginner
35% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced
18% of trails
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◆◆Expert
7% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 10, 2025
Closing DayMarch 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 Shawnee Mountain
By Car
Shawnee Mountain is in Pennsylvania, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude41.0044
Longitude-75.1033
RegionPennsylvania, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Shawnee 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. Shawnee Mountain averages 35" of snowfall a year.
Shawnee Mountain rates 35% of its terrain as beginner, across 23 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Shawnee Mountain averages 35" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 1,289 ft.
Shawnee Mountain is located in Pennsylvania, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 41.0044, -75.1033.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Shawnee Mountain, plus any places we've researched.
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