Blue Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania offers a diverse skiing and snowboarding experience with terrain suitable for all skill levels. With 171 acres of skiable area and a vertical drop of 1,082 feet, it stands as the steepest resort in Pennsylvania. Featuring 34 trails and 12 lifts, including high-speed sixes and quads, triple and double chairs, and surface lifts, the resort ensures efficient access to all parts of the mountain.
Blue Mountain Ski Resort Trail Map
View the trails and lifts at Blue Mountain Resort with our interactive trail map of the ski resort. Click on the image above to see Blue Mountain Resort Trail Map in a high quality.
Terrain Overview
Blue Mountain's terrain caters to a wide range of abilities:
- Beginner: 46% of the terrain is rated green, providing ample space for beginners to learn. The Valley Lodge area offers gentle slopes and easy lift access, while the eastern side of the mountain features wide runs like Paradise and Homestretch, ideal for building confidence.
- Intermediate: Intermediate skiers can explore runs like Dreamweaver and Shuttle, which offer steady pitches and scenic descents. Though only 11% of the terrain is marked blue, these trails are well-groomed and provide a smooth transition for those advancing from beginner slopes.
- Advanced: Advanced skiers will enjoy the challenge of Razor’s Edge and Challenge, two black diamond runs known for their steep drops and technical sections. These trails are best tackled in the morning when conditions are fresh.
- Expert: Expert skiers can test their skills on double-black runs like Widowmaker and Nightmare, which feature narrow chutes and aggressive fall lines. These trails run parallel to the lifts, offering spectators a view of the action.
Snowmaking covers the entire mountain, ensuring reliable conditions even during dry spells. This guarantees a consistent and enjoyable experience regardless of natural snowfall.
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Terrain Parks
Freestyle riders will appreciate the seven terrain parks spread across the mountain. Sidewinder Park and Central Park cater to intermediate and advanced levels, while Lower Sidewinder and Terrain Run offer smaller features for beginners.
Terrain Park at Blue Mountain
Blue Hills Ski Area: A Local Alternative
For those near Boston, Blue Hills is an accessible neighborhood ski area that offers a friendly environment for learning. Generations of individuals and families have started their skiing and riding adventures here.
Enhancements for the 2025-2026 Season
Blue Hills continues to make enhancements to ensure you have a great 2025/2026 ski and snowboard season.
Pre-Season Preview 2025: Valley Ski Area Updates
New additions include:
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- Two new surface lifts: one to service the beginner terrain and another to service the intermediate/advanced skiers.
- Reinvestment in the rental experience, with the addition of more rental equipment and GoreTex rental apparel.
- More snow guns to the fleet and continued refinement of existing snowmaking processes.
Additional Information
Blue Hills is Boston’s friendly and accessible neighborhood ski area. Over the years, generation after generation, individuals & families have come to Blue Hills to start their skiing and riding adventures. We are looking forward to welcoming back old friends and meeting new ones!
When the sun goes down, the fun does not stop. Please stay tuned for more updates!
Key Improvements:
- Two New Surface Lifts! We are adding a handle tow in the beginner ski area and a rope tow on Big Blue!
- Terrain Park!
- December Camp! 12/29-12/31 with full days on the snow.
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