Liberty Mountain Resort
Overview
Liberty Mountain Resort sits just north of the Maryland border in Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania, making it a convenient day trip for skiers and snowboarders from the Washington and Baltimore areas. Its 16 trails span 620 vertical feet, with a dedicated learning area, intermediate cruisers, and steeper slopes on the back side of the mountain. The proximity to major population centers can mean busy weekends, while evening sessions offer another option for local skiers.
Liberty is particularly well suited to beginners and families. The First Class learning area has its own lifts and gentle terrain, while the mountain’s five quad chairlifts serve a range of trails for skiers progressing beyond the basics. All of Liberty’s skiable terrain has snowmaking coverage and is lit for night skiing, extending the usefulness of the mountain well beyond daylight hours.
Snowmaking is central to Liberty’s operations in south-central Pennsylvania. A major pumping upgrade completed in 2019 increased the system’s water delivery capacity from 4,500 to 7,300 gallons per minute, allowing crews to take better advantage of suitable snowmaking weather. The resort also offers terrain parks and a separate snow tubing area at Boulder Ridge.
Liberty Mountain Hotel provides on-site lodging, and the resort has several dining options, including McKee’s Tavern. Liberty is owned by Vail Resorts and participates in the Epic Pass program alongside nearby Roundtop and Whitetail.
Photo by M. Scott Smith.
Mountain & Resort Details
Mountain
- Vertical Drop
- 620 feet
- Base Elevation
- 570 feet
- Peak Elevation
- 1,190 feet
- Skiable Acres
- 100
- Longest Run
- 5,200 feet
- Trails
- 16
- Trail Mix
- 35% beginner 40% intermediate 25% expert
Skiing & Amenities
- Lifts
- 8 (5 quad chairlifts and 3 surface lifts (8 lifts total).)
- Night Skiing
- Yes, on 100% of ski terrain; operating hours vary.
- Terrain Park
- Two terrain parks, according to the resort's published mountain statistics.
- Tubing Park
- Boulder Ridge (bubly Tube Park), with a dedicated tubing carpet lift.
Contact & Links
- Address
- 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, PA 17320
- Phone
- (717) 642-8282
- Directions
- Get directions →
- Website
- Official resort website
Summer Activities
Outside ski season, Liberty Mountain remains active as a hotel, golf, dining, and events destination. Carroll Valley Golf Course offers an 18-hole course in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with tee times available during the warmer months.
The resort also hosts weddings, meetings, and other gatherings, with overnight accommodations at Liberty Mountain Hotel. Availability of individual amenities varies by season.
Trail Map
Getting There
Weather
Weather near Liberty Mountain
| Humidity: | 57% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 6 mph
 |
Sunrise: | 6:36 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.50 in | Sunset: | 5:10 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 38 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
Recent Liberty Mountain News
Whatever Happened to the Halfpipe?
Once a familiar sight at Mid-Atlantic ski resorts, halfpipes have largely disappeared. DCSki looks back at their heyday, the challenges of maintaining them, and a recent revival at Seven Springs.
Three Big Changes That Reshaped Mid-Atlantic Skiing
DCSki examines how megapasses, improved snowmaking, faster lifts, and year-round investments have changed Mid-Atlantic skiing since the turn of the century.
A History of High-Speed Chairlifts in the Mid-Atlantic
From Whitetail’s pioneering high-speed quad to today’s six-passenger lifts, explore the history of detachable chairlifts at Mid-Atlantic ski resorts.
Mountain Matchup: Liberty vs. Whitetail
DCSki compares Liberty and Whitetail, weighing longer runs and faster laps against varied terrain, short steeps, and a different mountain personality.
Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowsliders: What's in a Name?
DCSki's Editor explores the long search for a word covering everyone on the slopes, and why “skiers and snowboarders” still works best.
Liberty Mountain Resort to Host Fall Festival and Ski Swap October 17
Liberty Mountain's October 17 Fall Festival and Ski Swap will combine used gear sales and $25 tunes with food, music, children's activities, and a look at the equipment that readies the mountain for winter.
Liberty Mountain in the Forum
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Steepness
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Nearby Resorts
Other ski areas closest to Liberty Mountain.
Whitetail Resort
Roundtop Mountain Resort
Tussey Mountain
