Sunday River Ski Resort Guide
Sunday River, United States
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 48 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,150ft |
| Resort Height | 787ft |
| Nearest Airports | Portland and Manchester-Boston |
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Sunday River
The ski area of Sunday River is at an altitude of 787ft, with 48 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Sunday River has direct access to 48 miles of downhill skiing, with 126 marked pistes, served by a total of 18 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Sunday River is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Sunday River.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Sunday River is 3 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'White Heat'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sunday River?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Sunday River.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Sunday River Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 46 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 33 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 48 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 1 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 18 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Sunday River Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,150ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 787ft |
| Resort Altitude (Sunday River) | 787ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,362ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
NE, NW
Sunday River has ski slopes facing north-east and north-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Sunday River?
This ski resort is in Oxford, Maine, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sunday River is Portland, 109 minutes drive away.
Manchester-Boston airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 18 ski lifts are able to uplift 32,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 1850 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Sunday River open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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