Photo: WashuOtaku / CC BY-SA 2.0About Sugar Mountain Resort
Sugar Mountain Resort is a ski resort in North Carolina. It offers 1,200 feet of vertical drop, 125 skiable acres, 20 marked runs, served by 8 lifts, with an average of about 74" of snow a year. Sugar Mountain first opened in 1969. North Carolina resort with 1,200 feet of vertical, 125 acres and 20 slopes/trails. Fourteen trails and 100 acres are lit for night skiing according to the official stats page.
Why Visit Sugar Mountain Resort?
- 20 runs with 1,201ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 74"
- 125 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 8 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Sugar Mountain Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
5,299ft
Summit Elevation
1,615m
4,101ft
Base Elevation
1,250m
1,201ft
Vertical Drop
366m
125 acres
Skiable Area
50.59 ha
20
Total Runs
1.5mi
Longest Run
2.41km
8
Lifts
74"
Avg. Snowfall
188cm annually
How Sugar Mountain Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
40%
40%
20%
●Beginner
40% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
20% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 5, 2025
Closing DayMarch 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 Sugar Mountain Resort
By Car
Sugar Mountain Resort is in North Carolina, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude36.1300
Longitude-81.8981
RegionNorth Carolina, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Sugar 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. Sugar Mountain Resort averages 74" of snowfall a year.
Sugar Mountain Resort rates 40% of its terrain as beginner, across 20 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Sugar Mountain Resort averages 74" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 5,299 ft.
Sugar Mountain Resort is located in North Carolina, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 36.13, -81.8981.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Sugar Mountain Resort, plus any places we've researched.
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