Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain Ski Resort is set in the Endless Mountains, 30 miles north of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Elk Mountain history dates back to 1959, when it became one of Pennsylvania's first commercial ski areas. The slopes offer some of the most challenging terrain in the region with distinctive character of surrounding evergreens and has the highest lift-serviced peak in eastern Pennsylvania. Since the 80's over 13,000 trees have been planted. Along with the usual ski and board rentals Elk offers adaptive rental equipment. The hill has 2 terrain parks. The base lodge features a restaurant, guest services and ski & board retail shop. A variety of lodging from B&B to hotels can be found nearby as well as dining options.
Region:
Closest Town: Union Dale, Pennsylvania
Mountain Statistics
Vertical Rise1000 ft
Base Elevation1693 ft
Summit Elevation2694 ft
Annual Snowfall65 inches
Number of Trails27
Skiable Acres140
Longest Run0.7 miles / 1.1 km
Snowmakingyes
Trail Difficulty
Lifts
Number of Lifts7
Quad Chairs1
Double Chairs5
Surface Lifts1
Lift Capacity6500 (skiers per hour)
Season Dates
Season 2024 Opened 12/15/23
Season 2023 12/15/22 to 03/26/23
(101 days)
Season 2022 12/17/21 to 03/20/22
(93 days)
Season 2021 12/20/20 to 03/25/21
(95 days)
Season 2020 Opened 12/05/19
Season 2019 12/12/18 to 03/30/19
(108 days)
Season 2018 12/13/17 to 04/02/18
(110 days)
Season 2017 12/13/16 to 04/01/17
(109 days)
Season 2016 01/05/16 to 03/14/16
(69 days)
Season 2015 12/04/14 to 03/27/15
(113 days)
Season 2014 12/04/13 to 03/29/14
(115 days)
Season 2013 12/18/12 to 03/28/13
(100 days)
Elk Mountain Resort Features
Snowboarding
Night Skiing
trails, lifts
Heliski/Snowcat Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoe Trails
Snow Tubing
Terrain Park
2 terrain parks

Snow Report

Snow Reports and conditions for Elk Mountain.
Status: Opening Soon for Snow Sports

 Lift Tickets

Pricing last updated 2022-12-01
Child
(6-11)
Youth
(12-17)
Adult
(18-64)
Senior
(65-74)
Regular $65 $75 $89 $75
Low $50 $60 $75 $60

Price lows reflect Mon-Thurs/non holiday rates.

Note: Pricing above is subject to change and is based on resort ticket window prices published on resorts website. Use for reference only.

Sorry, no discount lift tickets are current available for Elk Mountain

 Lodging

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 Programs

Kids Program
Womens Program
Ski Lessons
Snowboard Lessons
Equipment Rentals
Adaptive Program

Nearby Resorts

Camelback Ski Resort1 hour 18 mins
Jack Frost Big Boulder1 hour 12 mins
Montage Mountain48 mins

Address/Contact Info

Address:  Route 374, Union Dale , PA 18470
Email:  elkskiresort@gmail.com
Reservations Phone:  570-679-4400
Snow Phone:  800-233-4131
Website:  http://www.elkskier.com
Weekday Hours:  n/a
Weekend Hours:  n/a

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