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Loon

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About Loon Mountain

Surrounded by New Hampshire’s famous White Mountains, Loon Mountain offers two 2,000-plus-foot peaks with diverse terrain serviced by 12 lifts, including a four-passenger gondola and three high-speed quads, 61 trails spread over 370 skiable acres and a vertical drop of 2,100 feet. 

The resort features three peaks: North Peak, Loon Peak, and South Peak, ensuring a variety of experiences from gentle slopes for beginners to more challenging trails for advanced skiers. The efficient lift system, including the Kancamagus 8, New England’s first 8-person chairlift, zips you to the top of the mountain in now time at all. Over the last couple years, several million dollars have been invested into snowmaking capacity. 

Loon is just two hours from Boston, making it an easy day trip or stop on a New England ski resort tour. Loon’s Adventure Center offers cross-country skiing trails, snowshoe rentals and tours, ice skating and an indoor climbing wall. There is also lift-served and walk-up tubing which is perfect for families, couples and singles alike. Additionally, The Lincoln-Woodstock area also offers a host of family fun.

Blanket of fresh snow on trees at Loon Mountain
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Skier under the gondola at Loon Mountain
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Skier in the trees at Loon Mountain
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5 best things about Loon Mountain according to our Mountain Travel Experts

Lincoln Express Gondola skyrideIce castleSnow tubing parkGlacial CavesLoon’s New England Pass

MOUNTAIN STATS

73Number of runs
19%Beginner runs
28%Advanced runs
53%Intermediate runs
0%Expert runs
403Skiable acres
860 ftBase elevation
3,050 ftSummit elevation
2,190 ftVertical drop
136"
Average snowfall
Terrain park
NO

Snow reports

Conditions
Partly Cloudy
Temp.
46FBase34FSummit
Open lifts
9of 13
Open trails
47of 73
Skiable acres
117.77acof 163.09ac
Snowfall summary
Latest snowfall
024 hrs
048 hrs
Forecasted snow
024 hrs
0.7648 hrs
0.7672 hrs
2.547d
68%Groom
60.96Base depth
0Season total
Weather forecast
Sat 22
29F / 40FSnow24.14m/hWind speed
Sun 23
28F / 48FPartly Cloudy17.7m/hWind speed
Mon 24
18F / 31FPartly Cloudy20.92m/hWind speed
Tue 25
22F / 35FSnow9.66m/hWind speed

Where to stay in Loon Mountain

Loon Mountain Resort does not offer any lodging or property, so guests looking to ski here will need to make arrangements in the locality. There are many options that include hotels, cozy condos, and spacious townhomes.

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How to get to Loon Mountain

Located a quick two hours from Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS), three hours from Montreal and five hours from New York City, Loon is acclaimed by SKI Magazine readers as one of the East’s most accessible resorts. To maximize your time on Loon’s world-class slopes, we recommend flying into Logan International Airport. Once you’re on the ground in Boston you can rent a car and drive the remaining leg of the journey along Interstate 93.

Getting around

Loon Mountain Resort offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from select lodging properties on the weekend.. The shuttle connects the Octagon Lodge in the main village, Governor Adams Base, and South Peak.

Skiing in Loon Mountain

Loon Mountain is big by East Coast standards; this popular resort boasts 2,100 vertical feet on 61 trails. The resort offers every type of skier their ideal terrain: 20 percent is designated as beginner, 60 percent is intermediate and 20 percent is expert. A Loon ski vacation is ideal for freestylers, as the resort is home to seven award-winning terrain parks and a 425-foot long Superpipe with 18-foot walls.

Beginner Skiing in Loon Mountain:

Loon Mountain Resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes and accessible lifts. The new South Peak expansion includes trails specifically designed for beginners. These trails are wide and winding, offering a gentle terrain ideal for learning. Part of the South Peak expansion, Timbertown trails are crafted with beginners in mind. The expansion introduces 11 new trails, over 60% of which are green level, ensuring that there are plenty of options for those starting out.

Expert Skiing in Loon Mountain:

North Peak is home to some of the most challenging Terrain at Loon Mountain. You can expect steep, fast trails like Walking Boss and mogul-filled runs like Flume. South Peak provides backcountry-like trails with Ripsaw and Jobber. Expert skiers can enjoy tree skiing in glades such as Mike’s Way and undercut. If you’re looking for more moguls for that leg workout, be sure and check out Lower Walking Boss and Triple Trouble.

Loon Mountain Terrain Parks:

But true bragging rights for Loon Mountain belong to their terrain parks. Loon Mountain park is the signature park that has large booters and over 50 jibs. This is where all heavy hitters head. Springboard Park is perfect for progressing. This park offers medium-sized jumps, rails and jibs. Burton Progression Park is perfect for getting your toes wet with freestyle skiing. The mountain becomes even more playful when you learn that there are top-secret parks throughout the mountain. Make it a game and see how many you can find.

Ski Schools and Tours:

Loon Mountain Resort offers a comprehensive range of ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities. The seasonal programs include the Scouts program for ages 4-6, focusing on fun and foundational skills, and the Development Team for ages 7-15, promoting progression through skill-based competitions. 

For older children and teens aged 8-17, the Competition Team provides intensive training for competitive events. Adult learners can benefit from the Flying 50s program, tailored to those aged 50 and above, offering a social and skill-building experience. Additionally, the Progression Packs allow children aged 4-13 to take 10 or 20 days of lessons throughout the season, providing flexibility and continuous skill development​.

Family vacations in Loon Mountain

Loon Mountain Resort is renowned as a top family-friendly ski resort in North America, offering an extensive range of on- and off-mountain activities. Their progression parks are perfect for families that want to push their freestyle skills. Families can explore the White Mountain Express Gondola, traveling 1,738 vertical feet to the summit of Loon Peak, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the White Mountain National Forest. The resort also offers activities like the thrilling Zipline at the Adventure Center, where you can soar 750 feet across the Pemigewasset River, and the Go Wild Outdoor Ninja Course, challenging your agility and strength.

Additionally, the Glacial Caves at the top of Loon Peak provide a unique adventure for kids and adults alike, scrambling through granite boulders deposited during the last Ice Age. Families can also enjoy the Bungee Trampoline, Climbing Wall, and a variety of other activities at the Adventure Center. With its comprehensive range of activities and family-friendly environment, Loon Mountain Resort ensures a memorable vacation for all ages.