Wisp Resort
Maryland's only downhill ski resort, on Marsh Mountain near Deep Creek Lake, with 34 trails and four-season activities.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
213m (699ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
950m (3,117ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
736m (2,415ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
254cm (100in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
34
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
12
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
128 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
27%
Intermediate
42%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
Set in the Allegheny Mountains of far western Maryland, this is a modest, low-mountain resort in the Appalachian highlands. The setting is rolling and forested rather than high-alpine, with a continental interior climate and a compact vertical drop.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Pittsburgh (PIT), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Pittsburgh (PIT)2 hoursDirections
- Baltimore (BWI)3 hoursDirections
- Washington Dulles (IAD)3 hoursDirections
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