Wachusett Mountain
Central Massachusetts ski area near Worcester with 27 trails, full snowmaking, and lit night skiing on every run.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
307m (1,007ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
611m (2,005ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
305m (1,001ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
250cm (98in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
27
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
111 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
19%
Intermediate
63%
Advanced
19%
Best For
Location
Wachusett rises from the gently rolling hills of central Massachusetts, a low, standalone mountain in the New England interior west of Worcester. The setting is wooded and modest in scale, with a maritime-influenced climate that keeps conditions changeable through the season.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Manchester (MHT), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Manchester (MHT)1.5 hoursDirections
- Boston (BOS)1.5 hoursDirections
- Portland ME (PWM)2.5 hoursDirections
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