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Mountain
Facts:
Summit:
Maine's second highest peak at 4,237 ft. Only lift-serviced above-treeline
skiing in the East.
Base:
1,417 ft. with the Sugarloaf/USA Resort Village at the base.
Vertical:
2,820 ft. - The most continuous in New England!
Skiable
acres:
1,400 skiiable acres boundary to boundary.
Developed
trails:
45 miles, 533 acres, 129 trails, and glades
Green circle 35 trails - 27%
Blue square 38 trails - 30%
Black diamond 35 trails - 27%
Double-black diamond 21 trails - 16%
Glades 14 (included in the above) - 11%
Longest
trail:
Tote Road - 3.5 miles from summit to base
Snowmaking:
92% snowmaking coverage on 490 acres 5-year avg. snow: 240"
Lifts:
15 - Two SuperQuads™, two high-capacity quads, 8 doubles,
1 triple, 2 surface lifts.
Lift
capacity:
21,810 passengers per hour.
Average
length of season:
Early November through May
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Specialties:
Something
for everyone: Our Cross country skiing and snowshoeing
trails offer a great variety of treks through the beautiful Maine
woods. The lodge area provides a perfect start for first time skiers.
Novice skiers will enjoy a variety of beginner terrain, while more
advanced skiers will find plenty of challenging terrain for both
classic and ski skating. 100km of groomed trail loops include routes
through the village and lodging facilities at the base of Sugarloaf.
The
Lodge and The Hut: The
beautiful solar-heated lodge and newly constructed trailside warming
hut, are friendly starting and stopping points for the day. Fresh
baked muffins, simmering soups and stews, and hearty sandwiches
are just a few of the refreshments you'll find at the Klister Kitchen
Cafe, famous for it's homemade lunches.
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