Heavenly Mountain Resort

Straddling California and Nevada with breathtaking views over Lake Tahoe and one of the longest gondolas in North America.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
1,067m (3,501ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,060m (10,039ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,994m (6,542ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
914cm (360in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
97
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
28
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
4,799 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
45%
Advanced
35%

Best For

Après-ski

When to go

Average monthly snowfall.

Heavenly Mountain Resort's heaviest snowfall lands in February.

snowiestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snowfall: NOAA station data (1991–2020).

Location

Heavenly sits in the Sierra Nevada at the south end of Lake Tahoe, on the California and Nevada line above the town of South Lake Tahoe. The terrain is high-alpine, rising well above the lake and the surrounding forested ridges.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Reno/Tahoe (RNO), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.

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