Sugarloaf Mountain
Maine's largest ski resort and the only mountain in the East with above-tree-line skiing.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
792m (2,598ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,291m (4,236ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
472m (1,549ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
508cm (200in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
161
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
14
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,300 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
22%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
43%
Best For
Location
Sugarloaf rises in the Longfellow Mountains of western Maine, deep in the forested Carrabassett Valley near the towns of Kingfield and Stratton. This is cold, continental New England terrain, with a high open summit standing above the surrounding spruce and hardwood.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Bangor (BGR), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Bangor (BGR)2.5 hoursDirections
- Portland ME (PWM)3 hoursDirections
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