Mad River Mountain
Ohio ski resort in Valley Hi with 20 trails, 11 lifts, and 130 snow cannons compensating for modest natural snowfall.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
91m (299ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
450m (1,476ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
350m (1,148ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
91cm (36in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
20
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
143 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
41%
Intermediate
47%
Advanced
12%
Best For
Location
Mad River Mountain sits in the rolling farmland of west-central Ohio, near Zanesfield in the gentle uplands of the state's interior. This is low, continental terrain with short vertical and broad views, far from any major mountain range.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Columbus (CMH), about 55 minutes from the resort by road.
- Columbus (CMH)55 minutesDirections
- Cincinnati (CVG)2.5 hoursDirections
- Cleveland (CLE)2.5 hoursDirections
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