Black Mountain: Overview

Black Mountain Ski Resort Ski Lodge
Black Mountain Ski Resort is a family affordable ski area that focuses on providing fun for the entire family. Their Alpine Ski and Snowboarding area has a 1380-foot vertical drop and is lit top-to-bottom for night skiing. The combined Upper and Lower Androscoggin Trails make up a fabulous, "solid blue" intermediate run and is almost a mile long. In all, there are 35 trails, including 5 glades. The mountain is served by two chair lifts and has over 90% snowmaking coverage. Black Mountain's Terrain Park features a wide variety of hits and rails. The novice area's "green" trails and the "Moose Run" beginner area are great places to learn and play. Our varied and challenging trails, along with breathtaking views make Black Mountain Ski Resort fun to ski and explore the first time, and every time, you visit.

For over forty years Black Mountain Ski Resort has been acknowledged as one of the finest Nordic Skiing facilities for recreation and competition in North America. Black Mountain's trails were developed by Rumford's Chummy Broomhall, a two-time Olympian, designer of the Lake Placid and Squaw Valley Olympic cross-county trails and Nordic snow groomer pioneer. Black Mountain Ski Resort has hosted many of today's US Olympic Team skiers as the site of the 2003 and 2004 Chevrolet US Cross Country Championships, as well as the US Cross Country Championships in 2011. Trails are groomed, whenever possible, for both skating and classic techniques. During competitions, the spectator bridge at the lodge provides a great vantage point to view, cheer, and take photos. Black Mountain Ski Resort's 17 kilometers of trails, with snowmaking on 4 kilometers, have something to offer for all abilities. The cross-country trails are also open to snowshoeing.

For those who don't ski or snowboard, The Edge Tubing Park provides a great way to experience the thrill of speed on the snow and is a hot spot for outdoor winter fun. A 300-foot handle tow transports you and your tube (provided) up the hill to your choice of chutes. When you visit The Edge Tubing Park there is no need for special equipment, just warm clothes and a little courage. Please note that all tubers must be able to clear the end of the chute, unassisted, after a ride. Save yourself some time at the Mountain by simply downloading this liability form and filling it out before coming to the mountain. Please check our news & events, Google Calendar and snow conditions or call the lodge at (207) 364-8977 for updates.

Why Black Mountain?
  • Home of the $15 lift ticket!!
  • All new snowmaking systems.
  • Maine's 4th tallest ski area at 1380ft. vertical
  • New lodge with 4 paved parking lots, 2 fireplaces, 2 museums, café and pub.
  • Terrain and tubing parks designed to challenge.
Overview of Mountain Hours
  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday & Saturday:
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Vacation Weeks & Holidays:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • See our specific 2012-2013 dates and hours below.
  • See our Tubing hours and prices here.

 

Hours of Operation

Calendar Dates Days of the Week Times
December 22nd Opening Day! 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
December 23rd - January 1st Christmas Vacation Week 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Daily
December 25th Closed Christmas Day  
December 28th - March 23rd Friday & Saturday Nights 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 2nd - March 24th Open Friday - Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
January 10th Oxford Federal Credit Union Free Ski Night 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
January 21st Open MLK Day 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
February 14th Franklin Savings Bank Free Ski Night 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
February 18th - 22nd February Vacation Week 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Daily
February 28th Bangor Savings Bank Free Ski Night 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
March 24th Closing Day 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

35 Alpine Trails (and 5 Glades)!

Click to download the Black Mountain Ski Resort Alpine Trail Map
  • Penobscot
  • Piscataquis
  • Swift
  • Upper Rapid
  • Kennebago
  • Sandy
  • Web
  • Rangeley
  • Dead
  • Cambride
  • Upper Androscogin
  • Allagash
  • Kennebec
  • Upper Sunday
  • Lower Androscogin
  • Terrain Park
  • Magalloway
  • Ellis
  • Aroostook
  • Lower Sunday
  • Moose

17Km of Nordic Trails!

Click to download the Black Mountain Ski Resort Nordic Trail Map

Tubing at Black Mountain

Tubing Hours & Pricing
Saturdays, & Sunday:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, $12

Friday & Saturday Nights:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, $10

Click to download the Snow Tubing Release Form
SNOW REPORT: As of Friday, March 22, 2013
Snowfall last 24 hours: 0"
Snowfall last 7 days: 11-13"
Surface Conditions: Groomed, Packed Powder
Base Depth: 24-26"
Season Snowfall: 90-93"
Trails Open (Day): 30/30
Trails Open (Night): 19/19
Lifts Open: 3/5