Mount Sunapee
State-park mountain south of the White Mountains with reliable snowmaking and rolling intermediate runs.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
460m (1,509ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
838m (2,749ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
378m (1,240ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
330cm (130in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
67
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
92ha (227ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable 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
24%
Intermediate
56%
Advanced
20%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Mount Sunapee's heaviest snowfall lands in February; the snowpack peaks in March.
- Snowfall
- peaks Feb
- Snowpack
- peaks Mar
- Typical season
- Dec – Apr
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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