Cataloochee Ski Area
About Cataloochee Ski Area
A quirky Southern high-country staple where vintage charm and Appalachian hospitality define the region's unlikely snow culture.
Highlights
- Appalachian heritage
- Night skiing sessions
- Great Smoky Mountains
- Family-run atmosphere
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1362m
- Top lift: 1583m
- Ski pistes: 3.5km
- Ski lifts: 5
Ski Area
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Weather and 10-day forecast for Cataloochee Ski Area
- Today: 12 to 17 °C, rain, 4 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4039 m (3750 to 4340 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi., 23. Sept. | 12 / 17 °C | rain | dry | 4 h sun |
| Do., 24. Sept. | 9 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 3 h sun |
| Fr., 25. Sept. | 8 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sa., 26. Sept. | 7 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| So., 27. Sept. | 6 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Mo., 28. Sept. | 6 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Di., 29. Sept. | 7 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 10 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | 7 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 10 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 3 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Cataloochee Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Cataloochee Ski Area (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Cataloochee Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Big Fork Ridge Trail
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Boogerman Trail
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Ferguson Cabin Trail
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Plott Balsam Trail
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Mountains-to-Sea Trail
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Little Cataloochee Trail
Getting to Cataloochee Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), 52 km away, about 1h05 by road
Where to stay in Cataloochee Ski Area
168 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 122 EUR per night, median 169 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Cataloochee Ski Area page.