Appalachians, United States 🇺🇸
Sugarloaf is one of the biggest ski resorts in the Eastern United States and the only place in the East with lift-served terrain above the treeline. A true slopeside village sits at its base, deep in remote western Maine, where cold, reliable winters keep the snow coming.
Usually, with help. From 432 m to 1291 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 75/100).
Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.
With 90 km of piste on 15 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (40 green, 55 blue, 44 red, 37 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Sugarloaf stands out for a vast, multi-sector domain.
The season usually runs Nov 15 to May 5 (about 24 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 1.6k reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Sugarloaf, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 1,578 reviews). It sits about 2.5 km from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Sugarloaf, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 205 reviews
Strong value for Sugarloaf, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
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