Wilmot Mountain
Vail-owned Wisconsin ski area near the Illinois border, 60 miles from Chicago, with 21 trails on 135 acres.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
70m (230ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
314m (1,030ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
244m (801ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
61cm (24in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
21
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
12
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
136 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
33%
Intermediate
33%
Advanced
33%
Best For
Location
Wilmot Mountain sits in the gently rolling farmland of southeastern Wisconsin, close to the Illinois state line. This is a low, modest hill in the continental interior of the upper Midwest, far from any mountain range, with terrain shaped by glaciers rather than alpine peaks.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about an hour from the resort by road.
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD)an hourDirections
- Central Wisconsin (CWA)3.5 hoursDirections
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