China Peak
Central California ski area near Fresno, established in 1958, with 1,200 skiable acres on Huntington Lake's south shore.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
518m (1,699ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,655m (8,711ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,140m (7,021ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
760cm (299in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
45
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,201 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
15%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
China Peak sits high in California's Sierra Nevada, on the southern shore of Huntington Lake east of Fresno. This is a high-alpine setting in the range's central section, with terrain set well above the surrounding foothills and valleys.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Fresno (FAT), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Fresno (FAT)2 hoursDirections
- Sacramento (SMF)4.5 hoursDirections
- San Francisco (SFO)5 hoursDirections
Compare China Peak to
These are the resorts most similar to China Peak. Pick one to see a side-by-side.