Hidden Valley Ski Resort

Vail-owned ski area in Eureka, Missouri, with 14 trails near St. Louis and full snowmaking coverage.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
100m (328ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
389m (1,276ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
289m (948ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
122cm (48in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
14
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
4
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
67 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
29%
Intermediate
43%
Advanced
14%

Best For

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Hidden Valley Ski Resort's heaviest snowfall and deepest snowpack both land in January.

peak monthJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Jan
Snowpack
peaks Jan
Typical season
Dec – Mar

Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Set in the low, rolling hills of eastern Missouri near Eureka, just west of St. Louis, this is a small Midwestern hill rather than a mountain. The terrain here is gentle and continental, well below any tree line.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into St. Louis (STL), about 45 minutes from the resort by road.

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