Swain Ski Resort Guide
Swain, United States
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers and Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,969ft |
| Lowest Lift | 1,312ft |
| Nearest Airports | Rochester and Buffalo Niagara |
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Swain
The ski area of Swain is at an altitude of 1,312ft.
Summary
Swain has direct access to 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Swain offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Swain offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Swain.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Swain?
The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 22 November.
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Ski Area Stats
Swain Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Swain Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,969ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 1,312ft |
Location and Map
Where is Swain?
This ski resort is in Town of Grove, Honolulu County, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Swain is Rochester, 65 minutes drive away.
Buffalo Niagara, Bradford, Jamestown, Asheville, Ithaca, Williamsport, Syracuse, Binghamton and Knoxville airports are all within three hours drive.
Rochester is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 8,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Swain open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
