Eldora Mountain Resort
A locals' hill close to Boulder with no overnight lodging, valued for its accessibility and Front Range community vibe.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
488m (1,601ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,231m (10,600ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,743m (8,999ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
762cm (300in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
63
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
10
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
680 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
20%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
Eldora sits high in the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies, just west of Boulder and near the small town of Nederland. This is dry continental high country, well above the tree line at its upper reaches with an exposed, often windy alpine character.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Denver (DEN), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Denver (DEN)1.5 hoursDirections
- Cheyenne (CYS)2.5 hoursDirections
- Colorado Springs (COS)2.5 hoursDirections
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