Spirit Mountain
Duluth's hometown mountain on the shore of Lake Superior, with the biggest vertical in the Midwest.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
213m (699ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
354m (1,161ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
141m (463ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
254cm (100in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
22
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
180 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
30%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
Spirit Mountain sits in northeastern Minnesota just outside Duluth, on the low hills rising above the western tip of Lake Superior. This is a maritime Great Lakes setting, modest in elevation with a continental, lake-influenced winter climate.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Duluth (DLH), about 25 minutes from the resort by road.
- Duluth (DLH)25 minutesDirections
- Minneapolis (MSP)2.5 hoursDirections
- Central Wisconsin (CWA)4 hoursDirections
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