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MOUNT SUNAPEE

📍Newbury, New Hampshire, USA

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🏞️ Scenic Cruiser💎 Hidden GemUnlimited on Epic☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Accidental Nomad · CC BY 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
1,510 ft
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Skiable terrain
233 acres
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Avg snowfall
100 in*
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Lifts
8

THE VIBE

Mount Sunapee overlooks the lake from its New Hampshire state-park setting. South Peak is the starting point for lessons and early turns. The main mountain and Sun Bowl give confident skiers longer runs to explore. Plan the progression around the group’s ability and choose a base-lodge meeting point before heading to different lifts.

Best For

  • ✓Families wanting a mellow vibe
  • ✓Boston-area day trippers
  • ✓Intermediate skiers who avoid crowds

Skip If

  • ✗You need a big-resort experience
  • ✗You want lively après nightlife
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
24%
Intermediate
44%
Advanced
24%
Expert
8%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
2,743 ft
Base elevation
1,233 ft
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Mount Sunapee official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers70 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official snow report ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

League of NH Craftsmen's Fair

Aug 7, 2027 – Aug 15, 2027

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EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Start learners on South Peak. As skills develop, use the trail map or an instructor to choose the next step. Ridge is a summit descent with a different commitment from a learning-area lap. Compare open trails before heading over to the Sun Bowl.

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Lift-served mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, aerial challenge courses, disc golf and hiking.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Mt. Sunapee, Mount Sunapee Resort

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.mountsunapee.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Lift-served mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, aerial challenge courses, disc golf and hiking.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
2743
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
1233
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
233
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
8
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
67
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
1510
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Mount Sunapee ski school progression ↗The operator distinguishes South Peak learning terrain from a summit descent on Ridge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Sunapee uphill policy ↗Winter access is limited to designated routes and hours. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Sunapee access and parking ↗Staff direct arrivals to available parking on the access road. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sunapee Harbor Cottages ↗The operator at 4 Lake Avenue distinguishes equipped kitchenettes from the full kitchens in Cottage 5 and the Harbor House. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain Edge Suites ↗Suite hotel in Newbury between lake and ski area. Continental breakfast, indoor pools, hot tub, sauna and games room. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee hotel overview ↗Operator locates hotel at 1403 NH-103 between the lake and the lifts and describes king and double-queen rooms, suites, indoor pool and shared lounge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Lodge by Sunapee Stays ↗Operator identifies the former Burkehaven Lodge and describes its reopening after renovation, with studio, one- and two-bedroom suites a short ride from Sunapee Harbor. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The New London Inn ↗Boutique inn in central New London with guest rooms on Main Street and The Elms restaurant. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Sunapee lesson arrival guide ↗Lessons use Adventure Center meeting points. Child groups check in at the table outside and private lessons meet at the signed flag. Lesson rental add-ons are collected at the Adventure Center; separate online rental pickup is beside Spruce Lodge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Sunapee Basecamp ↗The resort rents skis, snowboards and boots and offers tuning at Sunapee Rentals beside Spruce Lodge at the bottom of Parking Lot 1. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Sunapee first-timer’s guide ↗South Peak is the designated learning area, separate from the rest of the mountain. The guide distinguishes the Adventure Center and rental shop. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bob Skinner's Ski & Sport ↗The operator offers boot fitting, ski and snowboard rentals by phone and tuning by Edgewise Elite under the same roof. Its number is 603-763-2303. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Lake Sunapee Region Chamber – Bob Skinner’s ↗The chamber confirms the Newbury business name, location and existing recorded phone. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Sunapee | Spruce Café ↗The café in Spruce Lodge offers quick breakfast and lunch, including grab-and-go options and chili. Winter opening days vary. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wildwood Smokehouse ↗The wood-fired barbecue restaurant is at 45 Main Street in Sunapee, New Hampshire. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Flying Goose | Pub food ↗The brewpub at 40 Andover Road in New London offers pub meals, including fish and chips. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Mount Sunapee official hours / current-season information ↗

    The official hours page describes summer/fall operations; exact 2026–27 ski-season opening and closing dates were not found there.

  • Experience Mount Sunapee Summer ↗

    Lift-served mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, aerial challenge courses, disc golf and hiking.

  • Mount Sunapee — Mountain Information ↗

    The operator publishes 2,743 and 1,233 feet; their exact difference is 1,510 feet.

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