Wildcat Mountain
Pinkham Notch classic facing Mount Washington: windswept, steep, and offering New England's best view.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
645m (2,116ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,349m (4,426ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
583m (1,913ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
559cm (220in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
48
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
4
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
225 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
25%
Intermediate
47%
Advanced
28%
Best For
Location
Wildcat sits in New Hampshire's White Mountains, on the eastern wall of Pinkham Notch in the heart of the Northeast. This is classic New England high country, a continental setting of cold winters, exposed ridgelines, and dense spruce forest below.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Portland ME (PWM), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Portland ME (PWM)2 hoursDirections
- Boston (BOS)3 hoursDirections
- Montréal (YUL)4.5 hoursDirections
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