| Wildcat Mountain Ski Area | |
|---|---|
 The Upper Wildcat Trail | |
| Location | Pinkham's Grant, New Hampshire United States |
| Mountain | Wildcat Mountain |
| Nearest major city | Jackson, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 44°15′47″N 71°14′18″W / 44.26306°N 71.23833°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Vail Resorts |
| Vertical | 2,112 feet (644 m) |
| Top elevation | 4,062 feet (1,238 m) |
| Base elevation | 1,950 feet (590 m) |
| Skiable area | 225 acres (91 ha) |
| Trails | 49 25% Beginner  45% Intermediate  30% Expert |
| Longest run | 2.75 miles (4.43 km) |
| Lift system | 5 total: - 1 hi-speed quad chair - 3 triple chairs - 1 Wonder Carpet |
| Lift capacity | 6,700 skiers/hour |
| Terrain parks | No |
| Snowfall | 200 in (5.1 m) |
| Snowmaking | Yes, 90% |
| Website | www |
Wildcat Mountain Ski Area is a ski area located on Wildcat Mountain near Jackson, New Hampshire, United States, in the Mount Washington Valley. Its vertical drop of 2,112 feet (644 m) is the second largest in New Hampshire and the ninth largest in New England.
Wildcat is one of the best-known alpine skiing resorts in New England, with lifts from the base on NH 16 in Pinkham Notch 2,112 feet (644 m) up to the summit ridge. The area has 49 trails on 225 acres (91 ha), including the 2.75-mile (4.43 km) Polecat Trail — the longest ski trail in New Hampshire.[1]
The Wildcat Valley Trail, an ungroomed cross-country ski trail, leads from the summit down to the town of Jackson, New Hampshire as part of the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation trail network, dropping 3,240 feet (990 m) in 11.1 miles (17.9 km).[2]
- ^ Anders Morley (2015-12-11). "Guide to Skiing in New Hampshire". New Hampshire Magazine. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ^ Bodnarchuk, Kari J. (2008-01-27). "A cautionary trail". Boston.com. Retrieved 2023-02-14.