Photo: bethcoll / CC BY 2.0About Solitude
Solitude is a ski resort in Utah. It offers 2,494 feet of vertical drop, 1,200 skiable acres, 80 marked runs, served by 8 lifts, with an average of about 500" of snow a year. Solitude was founded in 1957 in Big Cottonwood Canyon and has developed into an eight-lift destination with three bowls and a separate Nordic center. Official history content lists 80 runs, 1,200 acres and 500 annual inches. Some destination pages count 82 named runs, so trail count is flagged.
Why Visit Solitude?
- 80 runs with 2,493ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 500"
- 1,200 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 8 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Solitude, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
10,000ft
Summit Elevation
3,048m
7,999ft
Base Elevation
2,438m
2,493ft
Vertical Drop
760m
1,200 acres
Skiable Area
485.62 ha
80
Total Runs
3.5mi
Longest Run
5.6km
8
Lifts
500"
Avg. Snowfall
1270cm annually
How Solitude compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
50%
20%
10%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
50% of trails
◆Advanced
20% of trails
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◆◆Expert
10% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 22, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Solitude
By Car
Solitude is in Utah, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude40.6196
Longitude-111.5919
RegionUtah, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Solitude 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. Solitude averages 500" of snowfall a year.
Solitude rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 80 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Solitude averages 500" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 10,000 ft.
Solitude is located in Utah, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 40.6196, -111.5919.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Solitude, plus any places we've researched.
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