Photo: Doc Searls / CC BY-SA 2.0About Wachusett Mountain
Wachusett Mountain is a ski resort in Massachusetts. It offers 1,000 feet of vertical drop, 27 marked runs, served by 8 lifts. The official statistics page states 100% snowmaking coverage and twice-daily grooming.
Why Visit Wachusett Mountain?
- 27 runs with 1,001ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 60"
- 100 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 8 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Wachusett Mountain, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Wachusett Mountain base compared
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Mountain Statistics
2,005ft
Summit Elevation
611m
1,001ft
Base Elevation
305m
1,001ft
Vertical Drop
305m
100 acres
Skiable Area
40.5 ha
27
Total Runs
1.2mi
Longest Run
2km
8
Lifts
60"
Avg. Snowfall
152cm annually
How Wachusett Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
30%
40%
20%
10%
●Beginner
30% of trails
■Intermediate
40% 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 DayDecember 1, 2025
Closing DayMarch 25, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Wachusett Mountain
By Car
Wachusett Mountain is in Massachusetts, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude42.5019
Longitude-71.8856
RegionMassachusetts, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Wachusett 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. Wachusett Mountain averages 60" of snowfall a year.
Wachusett Mountain rates 30% of its terrain as beginner, across 27 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Wachusett Mountain averages 60" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 2,005 ft.
Wachusett Mountain is located in Massachusetts, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 42.5019, -71.8856.
Our where-to-stay guide for Wachusett Mountain 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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