Mad River Glen
About Mad River Glen
A fiercely independent sanctuary for purists, famous for its rugged terrain and a refusal to allow snowboarders on its slopes.
Highlights
- Single chairlift
- Natural terrain
- No snowboarding allowed
- Cooperative ownership
Key Facts
- Altitude: 501m
- Top lift: 1110m
- Ski pistes: 28.1km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 9-day forecast for Mad River Glen
- Today: 8 to 17 °C, overcast, 3 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3971 m (3790 to 4120 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sa., 26. Sept. | 8 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| So., 27. Sept. | 8 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mo., 28. Sept. | 8 / 11 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Di., 29. Sept. | 9 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 9 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | 10 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 10 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 15 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 12 / 22 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
Things to do in Mad River Glen
Hikes nearby — Mad River Glen (9)
9 curated hiking trails around Mad River Glen, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Jerusalem Trail
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Hedgehog Brook Trail
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Forest City Trail
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Catamount Trail
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Catamount
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Catamount Trail
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Enchanted Forest Trail
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Evolution
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Plum Line
Getting to Mad River Glen
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV), 36 km away, about 58 min by road
Where to stay in Mad River Glen
54 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-18, from 241 EUR per night, median 272 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Mad River Glen page.