Photo: Zach Dischner / CC BY 2.0About Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 1,604 feet of vertical drop, 1,600 skiable acres, 133 marked runs, served by 11 lifts, with an average of about 430" of snow a year. Wolf Creek began operating in 1939 on the Continental Divide and remains family-owned and operated. The resort is known for Colorado's highest published average snowfall. The official current mountain page lists 133 named trails, replacing older 77-trail counts.
Why Visit Wolf Creek?
- 133 runs with 1,604ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 430"
- 1,600 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 11 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Wolf Creek, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
11,903ft
Summit Elevation
3,628m
10,299ft
Base Elevation
3,139m
1,604ft
Vertical Drop
489m
1,600 acres
Skiable Area
647.5 ha
133
Total Runs
2.0mi
Longest Run
3.22km
11
Lifts
430"
Avg. Snowfall
1092cm annually
How Wolf Creek compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
35%
45%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
35% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
45% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayOctober 25, 2025
Closing DayApril 19, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Wolf Creek
By Car
Wolf Creek is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude37.4728
Longitude-106.7936
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Wolf Creek 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. Wolf Creek averages 430" of snowfall a year.
Wolf Creek rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 133 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Wolf Creek averages 430" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 11,903 ft.
Wolf Creek is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 37.4728, -106.7936.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Wolf Creek, plus any places we've researched.
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