Caberfae Peaks
One of America's oldest ski resorts, opened in 1937 near Cadillac, Michigan, with a Civilian Conservation Corps lodge and 9-hole golf.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
131m (430ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
467m (1,532ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
360m (1,181ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
320cm (126in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
34
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
148 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
26%
Intermediate
37%
Advanced
37%
Best For
Location
Caberfae Peaks sits in the forested lake country of northern Lower Michigan, just west of Cadillac. This is a low, continental-interior setting far from any mountain range, with modest hills rolling through inland woods rather than high-alpine terrain.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Traverse City (TVC), about an hour from the resort by road.
- Traverse City (TVC)an hourDirections
- Detroit (DTW)3.5 hoursDirections
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD)5 hoursDirections
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