Photo: Tv.Rule / CC BY-SA 4.0About Sunday River
Sunday River is a ski resort in Maine. It offers 884 skiable acres, 139 marked runs, served by 19 lifts. Sunday River's first opening day was December 19, 1959. Boyne Resorts took over management in 2007. Sunday River is organized across eight peaks and reports 884 skiable acres, 139 trails and glades, and 19 lifts. Snowmaking is a defining operational feature.
Why Visit Sunday River?
- 139 runs with 2,300ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 78"
- 884 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 19 lifts including chairlift
- Full-service resort with 8+ amenities and facilities
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Sunday River, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Sunday River base compared
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Mountain Statistics
3,150ft
Summit Elevation
960m
899ft
Base Elevation
274m
2,300ft
Vertical Drop
701m
884 acres
Skiable Area
357.74 ha
139
Total Runs
3.0mi
Longest Run
4.8km
19
Lifts
78"
Avg. Snowfall
198cm annually
How Sunday River compares
Terrain Breakdown
15%
35%
35%
15%
●Beginner
15% of trails
■Intermediate
35% of trails
◆Advanced
35% of trails
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◆◆Expert
15% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 15, 2025
Closing DayMay 1, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Amenities & Facilities
Ski School
Equipment Rental
Terrain Park
Night Skiing
Child Care
Tubing
Adaptive Skiing
Racing Program
Getting to Sunday River
By Car
Sunday River is in Maine, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude44.4714
Longitude-70.8528
RegionMaine, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Sunday River 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. Sunday River averages 78" of snowfall a year.
Sunday River rates 15% of its terrain as beginner, across 139 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Sunday River averages 78" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 3,150 ft.
Sunday River 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: 44.4714, -70.8528.
Our where-to-stay guide for Sunday River 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.
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