Giants Ridge
Iron Range resort north of Duluth with two peaks, golf-course condos, and a true northwoods feel.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
152m (499ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
476m (1,562ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
324m (1,063ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
254cm (100in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
35
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
4
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
200 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
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Giants Ridge sits in northeastern Minnesota's Iron Range, in the lake-dotted northwoods well inland from Lake Superior. This is low, gently rolling continental terrain, with modest elevations and a cold, forested character shaped by the surrounding boreal landscape.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Duluth (DLH), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Duluth (DLH)1.5 hoursDirections
- Minneapolis (MSP)3.5 hoursDirections
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