WILDCAT MOUNTAIN

📍Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire, USA

⬛ Steep & Deep 💎 Hidden Gem 🏔️ Expert Paradise Unlimited on Epic ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Max Gosselin / Wildcat Mountain · CC BY 2.0 · Photo details

Vertical drop: 2,112 ft
Skiable terrain: 225 acres
Avg snowfall: Over 200 in
Lifts: 5

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

PWM

Portland International Jetport

About 1.5–2.5 hours

drive time

✈️

MHT

Manchester-Boston Regional

About 2–3 hours

drive time

✈️

BOS

Boston Logan International

About 2.5–3.5 hours

drive time

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

Wildcat’s base lodge is at 542 NH-16 in Pinkham Notch, between Jackson and Gorham and just north of the AMC visitor center. From the Boston and Portsmouth side, the Spaulding Turnpike leads into Route 16 north. Allow extra travel time for winter conditions through the notch. Lot A serves the lodge, Lot B the learning area and Lot C the Tomcat Triple and Wildcat Express.

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.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

AMC Joe Dodge Lodge

lodge · Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, separate from the Wildcat lifts

The visitor center is a convenient place to ask about trail and weather conditions. Arrange the road trip to the ski lifts separately.

Pinkham Notch staysgroupsmeal plans

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Omni Mount Washington Resort

hotel · Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, a separate drive to Wildcat

A good fit if the hotel and Bretton Woods are part of the trip. Map the road journey to Wildcat before choosing it as your daily ski base.

historic hotelsspa staysmulti-stop White Mountains trips

💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Pool, Pet Friendly, Shuttle, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, hot tub, pool, pet friendly, shuttle service, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate

Town & Country Motor Inn

hotel · In Gorham in the White Mountains

A Gorham base with an on-site restaurant, pool and hot tub, plus direct trail access for a White Mountains trip.

Gorham ski basesPool and hot-tub recoveryOn-site dining

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Quality Inn & Suites Gorham Riverside

hotel · 130 Main Street, Gorham, with a drive to Pinkham Notch

Use the Main Street address when booking this Gorham base. It suits families who want to swim after skiing and have dinner in town.

familiesindoor swimmingtown dining

🏊Pool🐕Pet Friendly

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, pet friendly.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, hot tub.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Moose Brook Motel

hotel · Gorham, New Hampshire, seasonal warm-weather lodging

Consider Moose Brook for a return trip to the White Mountains in summer or fall. Call ahead to confirm the season’s dates and room availability.

summer visitsfall road tripsGorham stays

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pet Friendly. 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, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Wildcat Mountain, compare a booked room or rental around Pinkham Notch 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.

Leashed dogs are welcome in the parking area and outdoor base spaces. Pets are not permitted inside the lodge, on lifts, or on trails. The resort is situated within the White Mountain National Forest, and dogs must be leashed in developed areas per forest regulations.

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 · Wildcat, Wildcat Ski Area

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

Typically mid 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.skiwildcat.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Scenic chairlift rides; Hiking; 18-hole disc golf.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 4062; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 1950; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 2112; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 225; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 5; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in): Over 200; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 48; 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.

Wildcat Mountain Info ↗Wildcat Express quad replaced the gondola. Polecat is the green summit-to-base route. Resort elevations are 1,950 and 4,062 feet. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wildcat Mountain Safety ↗Polecat is the novice summit-to-base route and Lynx an intermediate winding run. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wildcat winter trail map ↗Operator map identifies Upper Catapult and Middle Catapult as intermediate and shows lifts and base layout. Historical cartography only. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wildcat parking and directions ↗Mountain is on Route 16 between Jackson and Gorham, just north of the AMC visitor centre; A accesses the lodge, B the learning centre and C the Wildcat Express. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Washington Observatory annual report ↗Observatory reports closure of North Conway Weather Discovery Center. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mount Washington Observatory visitor information ↗Extreme Mount Washington Museum is at summit; North Conway is the library and administrative office. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Town and Country Inn and Resort: Family Friendly Lodging in the White Mountains of NH ↗Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire · comfortable & clean rooms · pool and hot tub · on-site restaurant · Gorham, NH · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit New Hampshire – Omni Mount Washington Resort ↗State tourism locates the historic 1902 landmark in Bretton Woods and lists its spa and multiple dining options. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

AMC Joe Dodge Lodge ↗AMC operates the lodge at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, with private rooms and bunkrooms and breakfast-only or dinner-and-breakfast meal options. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Quality Inn & Suites Gorham Riverside ↗Choice Hotels identifies the current name at 130 Main Street, Building A. The hotel offers hot breakfast, an indoor heated pool, and restaurants within walking distance. Legacy Royalty Inn listed the same address. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Royalty Inn – historic directions ↗Legacy operator gives 130 Main Street as the Royalty Inn address, matching the current Choice Hotels property. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Moose Brook Motel ↗Family operator describes a May–October seasonal motel in the Gorham area with an outdoor pool. The town also lists it at 65 Lancaster Road. No winter stays are promised. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wildcat lesson meeting and rental pickup guide ↗Children’s groups check in at the Lion’s Den on the lodge’s lower floor. Adults and private lessons meet beyond the bridge behind the lodge. Rental pickup is on the lower floor and all lessons require lift access. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain Sports Lab | NH Ski & Bike Shop | Welcome ↗Current identity, main-shop address, phone and advertised bootfitting, ski tuning/mounting and rental categories. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Club Sponsors & Friends | Mount Washington Valley Bicycling Club ↗The shop's community partner explicitly identifies Mountain Sports Lab as formerly Stan and Dan Sports. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Sun & Ski Sports North Conway shop services ↗The North Conway store offers daily or seasonal ski rentals and workshop tuning, waxing and mounting. Turnaround depends on workload and equipment condition. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wildcat Cafeteria ↗Wildcat Cafeteria Find a variety of grilled items, snacks, ice cream, soft drinks, coffee and cocoa. Serving breakfast & lunch on the main level of the Main Base Lodge. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub ↗Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub Glen New Hampshire. Food that hits. Drinks that lift spirits. Live music • Ski-town energy. Where the Mountain Ends and the Night Begins. The Red Parka Pub is the heartbeat of ski-town life. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wildcat Basecamp ↗The operator lists the Wildcat Pub and Cafeteria in the Base Lodge, and points guests down the valley toward Jackson and North Conway. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Wildcat Mountain 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 Wildcat in Summer ↗
Scenic chairlift rides; Hiking; 18-hole disc golf.
Wildcat Mountain Information ↗
The official Wildcat Mountain Information page states the asserted mountain facts.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

PWM

Portland International Jetport

About 1.5–2.5 hours

drive time

✈️

MHT

Manchester-Boston Regional

About 2–3 hours

drive time

✈️

BOS

Boston Logan International

About 2.5–3.5 hours

drive time

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

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.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

AMC Joe Dodge Lodge

lodge · Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, separate from the Wildcat lifts

The visitor center is a convenient place to ask about trail and weather conditions. Arrange the road trip to the ski lifts separately.

Pinkham Notch staysgroupsmeal plans

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Omni Mount Washington Resort

hotel · Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, a separate drive to Wildcat

A good fit if the hotel and Bretton Woods are part of the trip. Map the road journey to Wildcat before choosing it as your daily ski base.

historic hotelsspa staysmulti-stop White Mountains trips

💆Spa

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Pool, Pet Friendly, Shuttle, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, spa.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, hot tub, pool, pet friendly, shuttle service, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate

Town & Country Motor Inn

hotel · In Gorham in the White Mountains

A Gorham base with an on-site restaurant, pool and hot tub, plus direct trail access for a White Mountains trip.

Gorham ski basesPool and hot-tub recoveryOn-site dining

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool

Sources & planning details

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

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Quality Inn & Suites Gorham Riverside

hotel · 130 Main Street, Gorham, with a drive to Pinkham Notch

Use the Main Street address when booking this Gorham base. It suits families who want to swim after skiing and have dinner in town.

familiesindoor swimmingtown dining

🏊Pool🐕Pet Friendly

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, pet friendly.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, hot tub.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Moose Brook Motel

hotel · Gorham, New Hampshire, seasonal warm-weather lodging

Consider Moose Brook for a return trip to the White Mountains in summer or fall. Call ahead to confirm the season’s dates and room availability.

summer visitsfall road tripsGorham stays

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pet Friendly. 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, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

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 →