Elk Mountain Ski Resort
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About Elk Mountain Ski Resort
A nostalgic Pennsylvania peak known for its vertical drop, uncrowded trails, and the distinct feel of old-school New England skiing.
Highlights
- Technical tree skiing
- Old-school lodge vibes
- Challenging vertical drop
- Undeveloped natural terrain
Key Facts
- Altitude: 535m
- Top lift: 812m
- Ski pistes: 16.1km
- Ski lifts: 7
- Lakes nearby: 30
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Elk Mountain Ski Resort
- Today: 14 to 20 °C, partly cloudy, 5 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4330 m (3780 to 4960 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jeu. 1 oct. | 14 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | 0 mm rain | 5 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 12 / 21 °C | overcast | 2 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| sam. 3 oct. | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dim. 4 oct. | 5 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| lun. 5 oct. | 4 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| mar. 6 oct. | -3 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| mer. 7 oct. | 0 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| jeu. 8 oct. | 4 / 16 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 9 h sun |
| ven. 9 oct. | 4 / 14 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 11 h sun |
| sam. 10 oct. | 3 / 16 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Elk Mountain Ski Resort
Hikes nearby - Elk Mountain Ski Resort (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Elk Mountain Ski Resort, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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O&W Trail
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O&W Trail
Getting to Elk Mountain Ski Resort
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), 45 km away, about 57 min by road
Where to stay in Elk Mountain Ski Resort
4 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 462 EUR per night, median 463 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Elk Mountain Ski Resort page.