Pine Knob Ski Resort

Southeast Michigan ski area near Clarkston with 17 trails, three terrain parks, and a signature mogul run called "The Wall."

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
91m (299ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
366m (1,201ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
308m (1,010ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
125cm (49in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
17
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
12
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars

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
50%
Advanced
30%

Best For

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Pine Knob Ski Resort's heaviest snowfall and deepest snowpack both land in February.

peak monthJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Feb
Snowpack
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Set in the gentle, low-lying terrain of southeast Michigan near Clarkston, well north of Detroit. This is a small Midwestern hill rather than a mountain, sitting in flat continental country with modest, rolling relief and no surrounding ranges.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Detroit (DTW), about an hour from the resort by road.

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