Waterville Valley

Self-contained pedestrian village in the White Mountains, the East's most family-friendly resort experience.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
617m (2,024ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,217m (3,993ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
600m (1,969ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
432cm (170in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
64
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
220 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
20%
Intermediate
60%
Advanced
20%

Best For

Location

Set on the slopes of Mount Tecumseh in central New Hampshire's White Mountains, this resort sits at the head of a forested valley deep in the surrounding national forest. The terrain is mid-mountain and densely wooded, with a humid, continental New England climate.

Getting there

Easy to reach

Fly into Manchester (MHT), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.

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