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Waterville Valley Resort
About Waterville Valley Resort
Waterville Valley Resort is a ski resort in New Hampshire. It offers 2,020 feet of vertical drop, 265 skiable acres, 62 marked runs, served by 10 lifts. The official page labels 5 glades but lists six names. Lift total is the sum of the published lift categories.
Why Visit Waterville Valley Resort?
- 62 runs with 2,021ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 80"
- 265 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 10 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Waterville Valley Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
Our guideWhich area should you stay in? Every Waterville Valley Resort base compared
Live prices & availability
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Mountain Statistics
4,003ft
Summit Elevation
1,220m
1,886ft
Base Elevation
575m
2,021ft
Vertical Drop
616m
265 acres
Skiable Area
107.24 ha
62
Total Runs
1.9mi
Longest Run
3.06km
10
Lifts
80"
Avg. Snowfall
203cm annually
How Waterville Valley Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
15%
59%
26%
●Beginner
15% of trails
■Intermediate
59% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
26% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 20, 2025
Closing DayApril 10, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Waterville Valley Resort
By Car
Waterville Valley Resort is in New Hampshire, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude43.9575
Longitude-71.5147
RegionNew Hampshire, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Waterville Valley 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. Waterville Valley Resort averages 80" of snowfall a year.
Waterville Valley Resort rates 15% of its terrain as beginner, across 62 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Waterville Valley Resort averages 80" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 4,003 ft.
Waterville Valley Resort is located in New Hampshire, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 43.9575, -71.5147.
Our where-to-stay guide for Waterville Valley Resort 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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