Saddleback Inc.

Location

Franklin County
United States
44° 56' 57.912" N, 70° 32' 59.928" W
US
General info: 

Saddleback Ski Area opened in 1960. Saddleback features the most extensive beginner terrain in the northeast, with four miles of gentle sloping trails that are found below the base lodge and away from the rest of the mountain. Their ski and snowboard school boasts the lowest student to instructor ratio in North America. In addition to their beginner services, Saddleback has a top notch and unique base lodge, affordable skiing and riding and all of Saddleback's mountain lodging has ski-in/ski-out access.

BASE: 2460ft
SUMMIT: 4120ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2000ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 5
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 4
Surface: 1

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VERTICAL DROP: 248ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 10
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 2
Surface: 8