Howelson Hill Ski Area
About Howelson Hill Ski Area
A historic bedrock of American ski jumping that maintains a soulful, local alternative to the high-glitz resorts of the Rockies.
Highlights
- Olympic training ground
- Vintage jump towers
- Downtown Steamboat access
- Community night skiing
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2047m
- Top lift: 2186m
- Ski pistes: 6.7km
- Ski lifts: 4
- Lakes nearby: 13
- MTB trails: 114.9km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Howelson Hill Ski Area
- Today: 6 to 23 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4205 m (4100 to 4350 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sáb, 26 sept | 6 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dom, 27 sept | 11 / 23 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| lun, 28 sept | 10 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| mar, 29 sept | 8 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| mié, 30 sept | 7 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| jue, 1 oct | 8 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 7 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 6 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 2 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 3 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Howelson Hill Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Howelson Hill Ski Area (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around Howelson Hill Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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MGM Trail
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Lupine Trail
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Quarry Mountain Trail
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Morning Gloria Trail
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Wild Rose Trail
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Skyline Trail
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Sanctuary Trail
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Ridge Trail
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Beall Trail
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Uranium Mine Trail
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Thunderhead Trail
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Valley View Trail
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Rotary Trail
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Pioneer Trail
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Fish Creek Trail
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Flash of Gold Trail
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Flash of Gold Trail
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Flash of Gold Trail
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Bear Tree Ridge Trail
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Ditch Trail
Mountain biking near Howelson Hill Ski Area
- Morning Gloria Trail
- Highway to Hell
- Quarry Mountain Trail
- MGM Trail
- Lupine Trail
- NPR Trail
- Larry's Trail
- Bluffs Loop Trail
Getting to Howelson Hill Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Yampa Valley Airport (HDN), 32 km away, about 33 min by road
Where to stay in Howelson Hill Ski Area
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 106 EUR per night, median 205 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Howelson Hill Ski Area page.