Shawnee Mountain
Overview
Shawnee Mountain makes snow - a lot of it - and sometimes claims the earliest Poconos season opening date. The resort is one of the most popular in the Poconos and also has a great reputation as a family resort. As a result of Shawnee’s popularity, expect lift lines on holidays and weekends. Shawnee is located near the New Jersey border.
Beginners and intermediates will feel most at home at Shawnee, with plenty of beginner terrain near the base lodge. Shawnee has a strong Ski School offering a number of programs, including many focused towards kids. Shawnee also features a Snow Tubing Park with 6 lanes, serviced by two carpet lifts.
Snowboarders and freestyle skiers will find two terrain parks at Shawnee. Shawnee was one of the first East Coast resorts to cater to snowboarders.
Shawnee continues to invest in snowmaking modernization, with the majority of its snowmaking system fully automated.
Photo provided by Shawnee Mountain.
Mountain & Resort Details
Mountain
- Vertical Drop
- 700 feet
- Base Elevation
- 650 feet
- Peak Elevation
- 1,350 feet
- Skiable Acres
- 125
- Longest Run
- 5,100 feet
- Trails
- 23
- Trail Mix
- 25% beginner 50% intermediate 25% expert
Skiing & Amenities
- Lifts
- 10 (1 high-speed quad, 1 quad, 4 doubles and 4 carpets)
- Night Skiing
- Yes, on 95% of terrain
- Terrain Park
- Two terrain parks - an Advanced Park and a Beginner Incubator Park.
- Tubing Park
- 6 chutes, 2 carpet lifts, single and 2-person tandem tubes.
Contact & Links
- Address
- 401 Hollow Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 - Phone
- (570) 421-7231 or (800) 233-4218 (snow report)
- Directions
- Get directions →
- Website
- Official resort website
Summer Activities
During the summer and fall, Shawnee Mountain offers several festivals.
Trail Map
Getting There
Weather
Weather near Shawnee Mountain
| Humidity: | 97% | Visibility: | 0.50 |
| Wind Speed: | 6 mph
 |
Sunrise: | 6:55 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.10 in | Sunset: | 6:46 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 53 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
Recent Shawnee Mountain News
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Woody Bousquet discusses his family's ski-area legacy, his collection of memorabilia from around 200 ski areas, and his work preserving skiing's history.
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DCSki cuts through the confusion of modern ski passes by comparing the leading 2026-2027 options for Mid-Atlantic skiers.
Where Can You Still Ski for Less? The Mid-Atlantic's Best Values
DCSki searches for the Mid-Atlantic’s best ski values for the 2026-2027 season, from bargain lift tickets and season passes to military, family, and lodging deals.
Indy Pass Adds 16 Resorts; 2026/27 Renewals Opened February 25
Indy Pass has added 16 new resorts for the 2026/27 season and opened renewals for existing passholders.
A Snapshot of Mid-Atlantic Ski Conditions Heading Into Late December
A period of sustained cold weather has allowed Mid-Atlantic ski resorts to build solid snow bases and open substantial terrain as the region heads into late December.
Mid-Atlantic Ski Areas Accelerate Snowmaking as Early-Season Openings Roll Out
Mid-Atlantic ski resorts are capitalizing on sustained cold weather to fire up snowmaking and launch early-season operations, with multiple mountains opening in the first week of December and more terrain coming online as conditions allow.
Shawnee Mountain in the Forum
Recent DCSki discussions mentioning Shawnee Mountain.
2025-26 Multi-resort pass (Epic, Ikon, MCP, Indy) info
End of Season (24-25) Mid-March Open and Closing Plans
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Newbie seeking expertise
Massanutten 2022-23
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