Trail Maps
Mad River Glen is one of the most unique ski areas in the country, famous for its legendary expert terrain, beautiful and varied beginner and intermediate trails, and, of course, the nation's last surviving single chairlift. The extensive trail system follows the contours of General Stark mountain to a single base area, making it easy for families and friends to ski together. Located in the "snow corner" of New England, Mad River's 250 inches of annual snowfall combine with uncrowded slopes free of snowboarding, and a pristine mountain environment to create a skiing experience like no other.
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Snow conditions last updated: Saturday,February 4, 2012,06:00:00
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Beginners can ski Mad River Glen. In fact, with uncrowded slopes, a great ski school and your own lift and area, there is no better place to learn. From the base area ride the Sunnyside Chair and follow the "Easiest" signs to Fox and then Snail to the "Birdland" novice area. Once in Birdland, simply follow the snowflakes (on the map) marking the easiest way down. Here you will discover the charm and diversity of Mad River skiing.
- 1. Callie’s Corner
- 2. Fox
- 3. Vixen
- 4. Broadway
- 5. Easy Way
- 6. Duck
- 7. Lark
- 8. Loon
- 15. Robin
- 16. Wren
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Mad River Glen offers a lifetime of interesting intermediate skiing. You can ski off any of the lifts, just look for the "More Difficult" signs which indicate trails that are right for you. Quacky from the top of the Sunnyside Chairlift is an all time Mad River favorite leading to Porcupine and a number of other enticing trails. Off the Single Chair, Antelope is the ultimate intermediate experience offering two miles of intrigue and challenge. Enjoy!
- 9. Upper Antelope
- 10. Catamount
- 11. Quacky
- 12. Bunny
- 13. Porcupine
- 14. Chipmunk
- 15. Robin
- 16. Wren
- 17. Periwinkle
- 18. Snail
- 19. Rockefellers
- 20. Waterfall
- 21. Eaton’s Run
- 22. Grasshopper
- 23. Race Hill
- 24. Cricket
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Mad River Glen is home to the most challenging skiing in the East, bar none. Natural snow, legendary bumps and narrow gladed trails create an ever changing test of skiing ability. If the thrill of challenge is what gets you going, you’ll find it off the Single Chairlift on Chute, Fall Line, Glade and Liftline. But why limit yourself? Ski the whole mountain, develop your own favorites and remember:
- 25. Catamount Bowl
- 26. Chute
- 27. Fall Line
- 28. Creamery
- 29. Paradise
- 30. Lower Antelope
- 31. Lynx
- 32. Beaver
- 33. Lift Line
- 34. Upper Glades
- 35. Lower Glades
- 36. Ferret
- 37. Moody’s
- 38. Upper Canyon
- 39. Grand Canyon
- 40. One Way
- 41. Panther
- 42. Gazelle
- 43. Gazelle Glades
- 44. Partridge
- 45. Slalom Hill
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Fall Line (27): Most Difficult
Fall line twists and falls through dense woods past numerous terrain features. Multiple lanes present themselves on all sides, such that no two runs are ever alike.
Paradise (29): Most Difficult
Many ski resorts would demand that you hire a guide to lead you down this hidden gem. At Mad River, if you can find Paradise, you are welcome to enjoy it. But beware! A snow serpent lurks in Paradise and has been known to tempt many a hapless skier into an early decent into hell.
Chute (26): Most Difficult
Under the lift, in the fall line. Do or die bumps in front of a highly opinionated audience.
Catamount Bowl (25): Most Difficult
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Everyone's favorite warm-up run. Kinder, gentler bumps on a nice wide slope.
Upper Antelope (9): More Difficult
Our signature long cruiser and a nice intermediate introduction to Mad River Glen's classic New England trails.
Lower Antelope (30): More Difficult/Most Difficult
Long, narrow, twisty, and remote, with a nice steep section in the middle and a really long runout. Either you love it or hate it. Antelope is part old country road and part roller coaster — that classic New England character often missing at those other resorts.
Catamount ... (9): More Difficult
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... and Antelope (10): More Difficult
These two parallel trails twist and twine delitefully together for a wonderful cruising experience
Lynx (31): Most Difficult
Steep bumpy birch glade.
Beaver (31): Most Difficult
When you head down Lynx and the birch trees disappear, you know you found Beaver. On any given day, it could have the worst snow or the best snow on the mountain.
Beaver (31): Most Difficult
When you head down Lynx and the birch trees disappear, you know you found Beaver. On any given day, it could have the worst snow or the best snow on the mountain.
Upper Glade (34): Most Difficult
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Steep bumpy but wide pine glade, with some nice jumps.
Lift Line (33): Most Difficult
Find Lift Line right under the chair. Steep and relentless, with lots of opportunities for big air over rock bands and stumps. Imagine skiing Chute and then dropping into Lift Line non-stop, over and over gain, maybe 15 or 20 times in one day. Some people do, during the Mad River Glen Triple Crown competition.
Upper Grand Canyon (38): Most Difficult
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Lower Grand Canyon (39): Most Difficult
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Bumps. One of Mad River's original trails, and one of its widest. A great run in the spring with soft bumps and lots of sun.
Upper Grand Canyon (38): Most Difficult
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Lower Grand Canyon (39): Most Difficult
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Bumps. One of Mad River's original trails, and one of its widest. A great run in the spring with soft bumps and lots of sun.
Panther (41): Most Difficult
This trail offers some nice bumps as it twists and turns its way down the upper Sunnyside area. Follow the signs - all the turns make it easy to end up on another trail.
Partridge (44): Most Difficult
The most challenging trail off the Sunnyside Double. Steep bumps, rocks & trees.
Slalom Hill (45): Most Difficult
Usually bumps and more bumps. The top is steep but the rest isn't.
Gazelle (42): Most Difficult
Super-steep and usually scratchy up top, nice bumps on the rest. Better ski it well since you will have a big audience above on the Sunnyside Double.
Ferret (36): Most Difficult
A quick cut through the woods to get you to Upper Glade after skiing Paradise, Creamery, Fox or Broadway. It's narrow, but not too steep.
Gazelle Glades (43): Most Difficult
As an alternative to neighboring Gazelle, go into the trees to enjoy this steep glade right next to the Sunnyside Double lift line. A great place to introduce yourself to the joys of tree skiing.
One Way (40): Most Difficult
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Short with one very steep pitch that you can't see from the start.
Lower Glade (35): Most Difficult
Bumps. Regeneration zones are roped off to help young trees grow so this will one day be a true glade again!
Broadway (4): Easiest
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Novices riding the Single can get off at mid-station and take this wide, gentle trail to Easy Way and Birdland.
Moody´s (37): Most Difficult
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Short and sweet, easy bumps. Shortcut to Canyon.
Porcupine (13): More Difficult
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Wesley´s favorite cruiser. Long and fast.
Bunny (12): More Difficult
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First to open, last to close. Popular route to travel west to east.
Upper Chipmunk (14): More Difficult
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A nice intermediate run that starts in the woods off Quacky and then runs down the skiers left of Gazelle and drops into Easy Way. This trail is usually groomed.
Rockefellars (19): More Difficult
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A short drop into the base area, this trail is sometimes groomed and sometimes bumps.
Waterfall (20): More Difficult
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Short, steep, usually firm bumps. By gosh, we blow machine-made snow on this one!
Race Hill (23): More Difficult
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Skier's left is the racecourse, skier's right is often ungroomed and a good way to learn powder or bump skiing.
You can show off on final pitch.
Cricket (24): More Difficult
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Show off by skiing under the lift.
Cricket Club
Callie McAllister has been leading our state licensed day care facility for more than twenty years. She and her staff provide a happy and loving environment for children aged six weeks to six years. The nursery has a large and cheerful play area located right by the lift so parents can easily ski in for a quick visit. The Cricket Club also offers an introduction to skiing for youngsters aged four to six. The Cricket Club is open from 8:30 to 4 PM during the week and from 8:15 to 4 PM on weekends and holidays. The Cricket Club works on a first come first served basis; no reservations are taken.
Quacky (11): More Difficult
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Quacky, named after Mr. Quackenbush, is a trail of many personalities. Quirky, one might say. Sometimes it seems like there is not one Quacky, but maybe three or four. It's hard to ski off the double chair without encountering a Quacky.
Fox (1): Easiest
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Soft, gentle, and beautiful.
S-Turn: Easiest
Easiest way to get to base from Bunny or Porcupine. Not on numbered map, is on mountain.
Duck (6): Easiest
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The flattest Birdland trail, it goes to the Nature Center. You can take a flat and open section of woods to cross from Duck to Loon at the very top. .
Snail (18): More Difficult
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This is the longest run on the mountain! You can ski for nearly 3 miles if you start your run on Antelope & Catamount. Mostly flat and easy, with one short but steep drop after the trail has crossed Birdland. If you take it all the way down to the base of the Double be careful not to get on to One Way by mistake.
Lark (7): Easiest
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A fairly flat trail and a nice cruiser. Generally has good snow since many people forget it's there. A good way to get from the top of the Birdland Chair to the bottom without being seen. Home of the Lark Park Terrain Parc.
Loon (8): Easiest
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You can show off on this trail as it runs underneath the Birdland Chair.
Wren (16): More Difficult to Easiest
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The steepest of the Birdland trails with one good pitch just after the top. There's a second pitch after Robin splits off from it so if you want a flatter trip down take Robin.
Robin (15): More Difficult to Easiest
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Fairly flat and usually unskied. Perfect for taking your time down the mountain and enjoying the fresh air.
Easy Way (5): Easiest
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Name says it all. Beginners should follow this long, meandering trail to Birdland and the base of the mountain. Many of the main mountain trails funnel into the gentle run-out that goes the rest of the way to the base. It also takes you to One Way, Waterfall and Rockefellers, some more challenging routes to the base area. From Birdcage down, this trail has complete snowmaking coverage to make sure you can get all the way down the mountain.
Easy Way (5): Easiest
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Name says it all. Beginners should follow this long, meandering trail to Birdland and the base of the mountain. Many of the main mountain trails funnel into the gentle run-out that goes the rest of the way to the base. It also takes you to One Way, Waterfall and Rockefellers, some more challenging routes to the base area. From Birdcage down, this trail has complete snowmaking coverage to make sure you can get all the way down the mountain.
Periwinkle (17): More Difficult
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This trail will take you from the Birdland area down to the base of the Sunnyside Double. The first half rambles gently through the woods and is usually groomed. There are two tricky sections. One is a big turn after it crosses the Birdland area where the trail gets very narrow and then makes an L to change direction. Lower down in 'Periwinkle Bowl' it has a steep pitch which usually has some small moguls. Lower Periwinkle is one of the best places on the mountains for an intermediate to try skiing moguls for the first time on a gentle slope; otherwise, take Snail to the base area.
Eatons Run (21): More Difficult
Scenic route down from Practice Chair, loops around to go under the Double Chair. Watch out for kids flying off hidden little jumps!
Grasshopper (22): More Difficult
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Nice way down from Practice Chair.
Lower Chipmunk (14): More Difficult
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A nice intermediate run that starts in the woods off Quacky and then runs down the skiers left of Gazelle and drops into Easy Way. This trail is usually groomed.
Vixen (3): Easiest
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Pleasant, easy skiing.
Creamery (28): Most Difficult
Steep rock strewn bumps. Nothing creamy about it.
Starks Nest (A)
Newly renovated warming hut and ski patrol headquarters with an unmatched 3 state view.
Parking Lot (G)
If y'all obey the Parking Lot People, we'll be able to squeeze y'all in.
Upper Lot (G)
If there's no room down below, squeeze in up here at the top of the practice slope.
Basebox (B)
Good eats, hot and cold drinks, rental, repair, tickets, ski school, rest rooms, lockers
Boardwalk (B)
Tickets, Offices, Ski Shop, Rentals and Repair
Callie's Corner (B)
50 foot handle tow for Cricket Club Kids and other Never-Evers of all ages.
Birdcage
Mid Mountain warming hut / Snack bar.
Upper parking lot
Park here for easy access, picnicking, or to use the MRG Heliport
Rockefellers'
Last moguls before the bottom. Guess how it got its name.
