| Elk Mountain Ski Area | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Herrick Township, Susquehanna County, near Union Dale, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nearest major city | Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41°43′16″N 75°33′32″W / 41.721°N 75.559°W |
| Vertical | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Top elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Base elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Skiable area | 180 acres (0.73 km2)[1] |
| Trails | 27 : 25%—easy : 30%—difficult  : 45%—more difficult : 0%—extreme |
| Longest run | 1.75 miles (2.816 km) |
| Lift system | 1 rope tow 6 chairlifts |
| Lift capacity | 5,400/hr |
| Terrain parks | 2 |
| Snowfall | 60 inches (1.5 m) |
| Snowmaking | 100% |
| Night skiing | 30% |
| Website | www.elkskier.com |
Elk Mountain Ski Resort is a ski area in the Endless Mountains on the summit of Elk Hill in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It is located 30 mi (48 km) north of Scranton. The mountain has been given favorable reviews from Ski Magazine, including a listing in "Six Unsung Heroes", a roundup of hidden gems in skiing.[2]
- ^ "Elk Mountain opens for season". Susquehanna Independent Weekender. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- ^ Potters, Everett (September 2002). "Six Unsung Heroes". Ski Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2012.