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Snowshoe Mountain Resort
About Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Snowshoe Mountain Resort is a ski resort in West Virginia. It offers 1,500 feet of vertical drop, 56 marked runs, served by 14 lifts, with an average of about 150" of snow a year. The Basin has 37 trails and 7 lifts; Silver Creek has 15 trails and 6 lifts; Western Territory has 4 trails, 1 lift, and the resort's 1,500-foot vertical.
Why Visit Snowshoe Mountain Resort?
- 56 runs with 1,499ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 150"
- 244 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 14 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Snowshoe Mountain Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
Live prices & availability
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Mountain Statistics
4,849ft
Summit Elevation
1,478m
4,501ft
Base Elevation
1,372m
1,499ft
Vertical Drop
457m
244 acres
Skiable Area
98.7 ha
56
Total Runs
1.5mi
Longest Run
2.41km
14
Lifts
150"
Avg. Snowfall
381cm annually
How Snowshoe Mountain Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
30%
24%
31%
●Beginner
30% of trails
■Intermediate
24% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
31% of trails
Trail Map
Open the current Snowshoe Mountain Resort trail map:
Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 25, 2025
Closing DayMarch 31, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Snowshoe Mountain Resort
By Car
Snowshoe Mountain Resort is in West Virginia, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude38.4098
Longitude-79.9939
RegionWest Virginia, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Snowshoe Mountain Resort 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. Snowshoe Mountain Resort averages 150" of snowfall a year.
Snowshoe Mountain Resort rates 30% of its terrain as beginner, across 56 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Snowshoe Mountain Resort averages 150" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 4,849 ft.
Snowshoe Mountain Resort is located in West Virginia, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 38.4098, -79.9939.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Snowshoe Mountain Resort, plus any places we've researched.
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