Granite Gorge Ski Area

Independent ski area on Pinnacle Mountain near Keene, NH, reincarnation of the former Pinnacle Peak Ski Area (1959–1977).

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
120m (394ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
404m (1,325ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
244m (801ft)
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
19
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
2
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
49 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
39%
Intermediate
16%
Advanced
48%

Best For

Location

Set in the hills of southwestern New Hampshire near Keene, this is a small, low-elevation New England ski area in the Monadnock region. The terrain stays well below the high peaks, giving it a gentle, wooded character.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Manchester (MHT), about an hour from the resort by road.

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