Snowshoe Mountain
Largest ski resort in the Mid-Atlantic, atop Cheat Mountain in West Virginia, with 60 trails on 244 acres and 1,500 feet of vertical.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
460m (1,509ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,478m (4,849ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,020m (3,346ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
460cm (181in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
60
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
14
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
99ha (245ac)
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
40%
Intermediate
33%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
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