Mountain Creek
New Jersey ski area in Vernon Township with 167 skiable acres on four peaks and the East Coast's largest all-mountain terrain park.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
317m (1,040ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
454m (1,490ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
137m (449ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
165cm (65in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
46
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
9
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
168 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
15%
Intermediate
52%
Advanced
17%
Best For
Location
Mountain Creek sits in northern New Jersey's Vernon Township, in the rolling hills of the Appalachian highlands near the New York state line. This is low-elevation, continental terrain set among wooded ridges rather than high-alpine peaks.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP)2 hoursDirections
- Philadelphia (PHL)3 hoursDirections
- Baltimore (BWI)4.5 hoursDirections
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