Jay Peak
Easternmost Vermont mountain that catches the legendary Jay Cloud, by far the snowiest resort east of the Rockies.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
656m (2,152ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,175m (3,855ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
519m (1,703ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
925cm (364in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
81
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
9
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
385 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
40%
Advanced
40%
Best For
Location
Jay Peak sits in the Green Mountains of far northern Vermont, just south of the Quebec border. The setting is forested and continental, a mid-elevation New England peak rising above the surrounding valleys and the small town of Jay.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Burlington (BTV), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Burlington (BTV)1.5 hoursDirections
- Montréal (YUL)2.5 hoursDirections
- Manchester (MHT)3 hoursDirections
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