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
Skiable Area
18ha (44ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable 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%

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