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SUGARLOAF

📍Carrabassett Valley, Maine, USA

🏔️ Expert Paradise🌲 Tree Skiing💎 Hidden Gem7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Bubblecuffer · Public domain · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,820 ft
🗻
Skiable terrain
1,360 acres
❄️
Avg snowfall
197 in
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Lifts
15
Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️
PWM
Portland International Jetport
About 2–3 hours
drive time
✈️
BOS
Boston Logan
About 3.5–4.5 hours
drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Portland and Bangor are both regional airport options. Arrange a transfer or rental car for the onward trip. From Portland, approach via Augusta and Route 27 through Kingfield, then turn onto Sugarloaf Access Road. Winter conditions can add time. The local Sugarloaf Explorer serves the resort area.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel

hotel · Walking distance to Sugarloaf chairlifts

Chairlift proximity plus room sizes from alcoves to suites give solo travelers, couples, and groups workable options.

Walking access to liftsFamilies and groupsVillage stays
♨️Hot Tub🚐Shuttle

Contact the hotel directly

Reservations+1 800-843-5623Reservationslodging@sugarloaf.com
Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, shuttle service.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Sugarloaf Inn

inn · Trailside at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain

Private bathrooms and slope-side ski lockers make this trailside inn practical if your group wants separate rooms and a place to leave its gear.

Sugarloaf trail accessPrivate-room staysSki-locker convenience
🎿Ski Storage

Contact the hotel directly

Hotel enquiries+1 207-387-9711Hotel enquiriesStay@SugarloafInn.com
Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Sugarloaf Village Condos

condo · Sugarloaf Village · walk to lifts, shops and restaurants

A practical option for groups that want to meet in the village after skiing. Check sleeping arrangements, kitchen equipment and parking for the individual unit.

Village staysGroupsWalking to lifts
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Check the individual unit kitchen, Ask about access for your unit, Ask about service for your building, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Check the individual unit kitchen, Ask about access for your unit, Ask about service for your building, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Sugarloaf, compare a booked room or rental around Carrabassett Valley with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Pets allowed on leash throughout resort. Pet-friendly lodging at some condos and the Grand Summit. Outdoor Center Nordic trails allow dogs. Remote location means limited pet services.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →
Sources & planning context

Other names · Sugarloaf Mountain

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically late November to early May

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 ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Lift-assisted bike park; Golf; Scenic chairlift rides; Disc golf.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Summer activities ended for 2026 and are scheduled to resume in June 2027.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.sugarloaf.com
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2820
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
1360
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
15
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
176
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
197
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
1417
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
4237
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

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.

Sugarloaf lot and shuttle policy ↗Winter overnight Lot E, attended self-contained units up to 25 feet; no trailers, daily move, window contact details, no lot hookups or restrooms. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sugarloaf directions ↗Portland and Bangor airports with separate transfers. Portland approach via Augusta, ME-27, Kingfield and the Sugarloaf Access Road. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Brackett Basin ↗Inbounds glades accessed from King Pine including Cant Dog 1 and 2. Additional terrain involves hiking. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain facts ↗Carrabassett Valley location and 4,237-foot summit. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel ↗Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel. Located in the heart of the Sugarloaf Village. Walking Distance to Chairlifts. Room Types include Standard Alcove Room, One Bedroom Suite and Two Bedroom Suite. 30-Person Hot Tub. Free Shuttle Service - Winter. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sugarloaf Inn | Trailside Lodging on Sugarloaf Mountain since 62' ↗Trailside Lodging Since 1962 · foot of Sugarloaf Mountain · Queen Room · Loft Rooms · private bathrooms · slope-side ski lockers · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sugarloaf · vacation rentals, Sugarloaf Village ↗The resort lists Sugarloaf Village as a specific bookable condo category near three lifts, village shops and restaurants. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sugarloaf ski and snowboard lessons ↗Perfect Turn offers ski and snowboard instruction from beginner through advanced levels. Private instruction requires a separate lift ticket. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nordic skiing at Sugarloaf ↗The Outdoor Center grooms trails for classic and skate skiing and rents Nordic skis, poles and boots. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sugarloaf Outdoor Center ↗The center offers groomed Nordic trails, snowshoe trails and winter fat biking on select trails. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sugarloaf ski and snowboard rentals ↗The retained review confirms the top-level Base Lodge pickup, advance reservations and alpine equipment choices. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Dining | Sugarloaf ↗A ski-to Sugarloaf stop just off Windrow Trail serving lunch, coffee, and its well-known Bloody Marys. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Bag and Kettle ↗A Sugarloaf Village pub at 21 Village West with a food menu, drinks, and beer. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Coplin Dinner House ↗Converted 1896 farmhouse, seasonal food using local farm ingredients, chef Tony Rossi, and the Tigerlily Pub. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Maine: Coplin Dinner House ↗8252 Carrabassett Road, Stratton, Maine. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗

    Publishes a tentative opening target, subject to weather and terrain availability. Use the operator’s schedule for a specific visit.

  • Summer Activities ↗

    Lift-assisted bike park; Golf; Scenic chairlift rides; Disc golf.

  • Sugarloaf 2026/27 opening announcement ↗

    The operator schedules opening day for 2026-11-20; a closing date is not stated.

  • Sugarloaf — Media Room Quick Stats ↗

    The operator publishes all seven protected core mountain facts.

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