Ski Butternut
About Ski Butternut
A quintessential Berkshires getaway known for its approachable slopes and family-oriented atmosphere near the cultural hub of Great Barrington.
Highlights
- Family-friendly terrain
- Berkshire cultural scene
- Autumn foliage views
- Classic New England charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 253m
- Top lift: 538m
- Ski pistes: 12.4km
- Ski lifts: 11
- Lakes nearby: 51
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 9-day forecast for Ski Butternut
- Today: 6 to 20 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3663 m (3500 to 3900 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25 | 6 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 10 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 10 / 11 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 10 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 10 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 11 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 13 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 13 / 24 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 14 / 25 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
Things to do in Ski Butternut
Hikes nearby — Ski Butternut (15)
15 curated hiking trails around Ski Butternut, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Hickey and Peeskawso Loop
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Simon's Rock Interpretive Trail
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Blue Trail
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Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles (3,540 km) between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine, and passing through 14 states. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy claims the Appalachian Trail to be the world's longest hiking-only trail. More than three million people hike segments of it each year.
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Threemile Hill Trail
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Wildcat Trail
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Willow's Trail (orange)
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Longview Loop Trail
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Unmaintained trail
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Sky Peak Trail
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Beebe Trail
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Laura Lookout trail
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New Marlboro Preserve Loop
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Edie's Way (South Loop)
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Jug End Loop Trail
Getting to Ski Butternut
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Albany International Airport (ALB), 75 km away, about 1h26 by road
Where to stay in Ski Butternut
31 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 158 EUR per night, median 291 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Ski Butternut page.