Shawnee Mountain Ski Area

Family-owned Poconos ski resort near East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, with 125 acres of skiable terrain and full snowmaking since 1975.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
210m (689ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
412m (1,352ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
202m (663ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
127cm (50in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
23
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
9
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
126 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
43%
Intermediate
30%
Advanced
26%

Best For

BudgetFamilies

Location

Shawnee Mountain sits in the Pocono Mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, in the rolling, forested highlands near the Delaware River and East Stroudsburg. This is low-elevation, continental terrain, with modest hills well below the high-alpine reaches of larger ranges.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP), about an hour from the resort by road.

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