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
Incluso in questi abbonamenti stagionali
Weather and 9-day forecast for Cataloochee Ski Area
- Today: 10 to 16 °C, rain, 4 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4046 m (3730 to 4390 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mer 23 set | 10 / 16 °C | rain | dry | 4 h sun |
| gio 24 set | 9 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| ven 25 set | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| sab 26 set | 6 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| dom 27 set | 7 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| lun 28 set | 7 / 22 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| mar 29 set | 9 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| mer 30 set | 10 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| gio 1 ott | 9 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 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.