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WHITETAIL

📍Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, USA

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🟢 Beginner Friendly💎 Hidden GemUnlimited on Epic☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: G. Edward Johnson · CC BY 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
About 1,000 ft
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Skiable terrain
120 acres
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Avg snowfall
40 in*
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Lifts
9

THE VIBE

Whitetail is arguably the best-run small ski area in the mid-Atlantic. With nearly 1,000 feet of vertical — tall for the region — and aggressive snowmaking, it punches above its weight. Well-groomed, well-organized, and less crowded than its neighbors, it has a loyal following among DC and Hagerstown-area skiers. Do not expect a mountain, but expect a well-managed hill that respects your time.

Best For

  • ✓DC-area weekend skiers
  • ✓Families wanting a polished experience
  • ✓Intermediate skiers practicing technique

Skip If

  • ✗You want challenging terrain
  • ✗You need natural snow conditions
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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
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Expert
0%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
1,800 ft
Base elevation
865 ft
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Whitetail official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers80 / 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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SEASON PLANNING

Typically early December to mid 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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Bold Decision

Whitetail's steepest shot — respectable pitch for the mid-Atlantic

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Angel Drop

Smooth, flowing intermediate trail that showcases Whitetail's grooming

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Snow Park

Gentle beginner area with consistent pitch for learning

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Golf at Whitetail Golf Resort complements winter skiing and tubing.

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Sources & planning context

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

Other names · Whitetail Resort, Whitetail Ski 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 early December to mid 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.skiwhitetail.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Golf at Whitetail Golf Resort complements winter skiing and tubing.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
About 1000
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
1800
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
865
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
120
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
9
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
23
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.

Whitetail trail map ↗Expert’s Choice Quad serves the advanced sector with Bold Decision. Angel Drop and Snow Park are trails. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park ↗The birthplace memorial is in a separate state park near Cove Gap. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Caledonia State Park camping ↗Seasonal trailer and tent camping is offered in two campgrounds; check dated reservations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitetail mountain info ↗Base elevation 865 feet and summit 1,800 feet. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mercersburg Inn: Romantic Bed and Breakfast in Pennsylvania ↗Mercersburg, Pennsylvania bed and breakfast · 17 rooms · private baths · wireless Internet access · Byron's Dining Room · In-Room Massage · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hampton Inn Hagerstown ↗Hilton identifies its Dual Highway hotel off I-70, with free hot breakfast, parking, connecting and pet-friendly rooms and a seasonal outdoor pool. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chambersburg ↗Marriott identifies a Chambersburg all-suite hotel with hot breakfast included, indoor heated pool and fitness center. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Holiday Inn Express Greencastle ↗IHG identifies its hotel off I-81 in the Antrim Township area of Greencastle, useful for visitors travelling between Hagerstown and Chambersburg. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Super 8 by Wyndham Hagerstown I-70 ↗Wyndham identifies the distinct 1220 Dual Highway hotel with microwaves, refrigerators, Wi-Fi and a light breakfast item. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitetail lesson arrival guide ↗Whitetail offers group and private ski and snowboard lessons. Children’s groups check in to the left of the main ticket windows before rental fitting. Adults collecting rentals use the Rental Building before the on-snow meeting. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitetail first-timer rental guide ↗The resort rents skis and snowboards and asks renters to bring a driver’s license or credit card. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitetail Mountain Sports ↗The resort shop sells equipment, boots and accessories and offers ski and snowboard edge sharpening and hot waxing. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Whitetail Resort dining ↗The Marketplace serves hot meals and grab-and-go food. Daybreak Tavern offers drinks and quick bites; Mountain Hearth Pizzeria and Trailside Grill are separate venues. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Whitetail Resort 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.

  • Whitetail Resort ↗

    Golf at Whitetail Golf Resort complements winter skiing and tubing.

  • Whitetail Mountain Information ↗

    The official Whitetail Mountain Information page states the asserted mountain facts.

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