Buck Hill
Twin Cities ski area in Burnsville, Minnesota, established 1954, known for night skiing and a long lineage of World Cup racers.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
80m (262ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
369m (1,211ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
289m (948ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
150cm (59in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
16
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
6
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
44 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
38%
Intermediate
38%
Advanced
24%
Best For
Location
Buck Hill rises just south of Minneapolis in Burnsville, a low, gently rolling spot in the upper Midwest's continental interior. The terrain is short and modest in vertical, set among the prairie and lake country of southern Minnesota.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Minneapolis (MSP), about 25 minutes from the resort by road.
- Minneapolis (MSP)25 minutesDirections
- Duluth (DLH)3 hoursDirections
- Central Wisconsin (CWA)3.5 hoursDirections
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