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PAOLI PEAKS

📍Paoli, Indiana, USA

🟢 Beginner Friendly👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser💎 Hidden GemUnlimited on Epic

Photo: Courtesy of Vail Resorts / Paoli Peaks · Official resort media-use permission · Photo details

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Vertical drop
300 ft
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Skiable terrain
65 acres*
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Avg snowfall
25 in*
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Lifts
8

THE VIBE

Paoli Peaks is a compact southern Indiana ski area with 300 feet of vertical. The main lodge sits at the top of the slopes, making the layout different from a valley-base resort. For beginners and families coming from Indianapolis or Louisville, the appeal is a day on snow close to home. Check the snow report and hours before making the drive.

Best For

  • ✓Indianapolis and Louisville families
  • ✓Indiana beginners
  • ✓Casual night-skiing outings

Skip If

  • ✗You want real mountain terrain
  • ✗You expect natural snow in southern Indiana
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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
35%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
25%
Expert
0%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
900 ft
Base elevation
600 ft
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Paoli Peaks official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers85 / 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 mid December to early March

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

MUST-SKI RUNS

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Discovery Zone

Look for the beginner area on the resort trail map. First-time skiers should confirm the meeting point and open learning terrain with the school.

Sources & planning context

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

Other names · Paoli Peaks Ski Area

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 mid December to early March

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.paolipeaks.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
900
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
600
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
8
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
15
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
300
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), 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.

Paoli Peaks directions and parking ↗From Louisville use I-64 west and US 150. Indianapolis access is via State Road 37. The main ski lodge sits at the top of the slopes and tubing has a separate entrance. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paoli Peaks first visit ↗The operator advises checking the snow report because skiing, tubing, conditions and hours are weather-dependent. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paoli Peaks trail maps ↗The official page links winter maps. The resort’s prior-season map shows the Discovery Zone and Bunny Meadows. Its current PDF timed out; no claim of current trail access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bluespring Caverns boat tours ↗The public boat tour season is spring through autumn and flooding can interrupt tours. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Indiana DNR – Spring Mill State Park ↗The campground offers electric and full-hookup sites. Check seasonal reservations and facilities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

French Lick Resort hotel guide ↗Operator distinguishes French Lick Springs family facilities and pools from West Baden Springs and its quieter setting. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

West Baden Springs Hotel ↗Historic hotel with a domed atrium, guest rooms and suites, spa and dining. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wilstem lodging ↗Paoli cabin operator offers carriage-house studios and independent one- and two-bedroom cabins. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Best Western Plus French Lick ↗Operator lists the French Lick street address, breakfast, parking and pool. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paoli Peaks ski and ride lesson arrival ↗The school’s adult groups meet outside the rental department. The page lists afternoon and evening group starts. A lift ticket or pass is required and equipment can be added separately. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Paoli Peaks Basecamp ↗The resort rents ski and snowboard equipment in the Main Ski Lodge, separately from lift access. A ski package includes skis, boots, poles and a helmet. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Peaks Pizzeria & Grill | Paoli Peaks Mountain Resort ↗A cafeteria-style ski-area grill serving burgers, hot dogs, pizza, soups, fries, and snacks whenever the ski area is open. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

French Lick West Baden tourism – Food and drink ↗The current regional food directory lists Porky’s BBQ of Paoli, The German Cafe in French Lick and Sinclair’s Restaurant in West Baden. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Paoli Peaks official hours / current-season information ↗

    The official hours page still describes 2025–26 closure; exact 2026–27 opening and closing dates were not found there.

  • Paoli Peaks — Mountain Information ↗

    The operator publishes 900 and 600 feet; their exact difference is 300 feet.

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