Pico Mountain
Killington's quieter sister, with classic New England trails and a fraction of the crowds.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
595m (1,952ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,209m (3,967ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
614m (2,014ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
660cm (260in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
58
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
7
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
208 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
18%
Intermediate
46%
Advanced
36%
Best For
Location
Pico Mountain sits in central Vermont's Green Mountains, near the town of Rutland in New England's wooded interior. It rises to a mid-mountain summit, with terrain spread across the forested, rounded slopes typical of this maritime-influenced eastern range.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Burlington (BTV), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Burlington (BTV)2 hoursDirections
- Boston (BOS)3 hoursDirections
- Montréal (YUL)3.5 hoursDirections
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