Ski Denton
Overview
Note: According to Ski Denton’s operators, the ski area will not be open for the 2014-2015 ski season due to financial hardship.
Ski Denton receives a lot of natural snow each winter - usually over 100 inches annually - which helps draw skiers to its remote location in northcentral PA. Commercial skiing at Ski Denton dates back to the 1950’s. The area was first operated by Pennsylvania’s park service. Today, Ski Denton is still part of Denton Hill State Park but is operated by a concessionaire.
You will rarely find crowds at Ski Denton, but you will find a good variety of terrain. Most trails are geared towards beginners and intermediates, but the Avalanche trail, with a 66-degree pitch, is the steepest trail in the area. A gladed trail leading into the Avalanche (and sharing its pitch), The Extreme, is rated a triple black diamond. Less adventuresome skiers and boarders will find plenty of trails within their ability level, including two green trails that wind down the mountain for more than a mile.
Mountain & Resort Details
Mountain
- Vertical Drop
- 650 feet
- Base Elevation
- 1,850 feet
- Peak Elevation
- 2,500 feet
- Skiable Acres
- 75
- Longest Run
- 1 mile
- Trails
- 22
- Trail Mix
- 8 beginner 7 intermediate 7 expert
Skiing & Amenities
- Lifts
- 4 (1 triple, 1 double, 2 poma lifts)
- Night Skiing
- Yes, on 85% of terrain
- Terrain Park
- Yes
- Tubing Park
- Yes
Contact & Links
- Address
- Box 367
Coudersport, PA 16915 - Phone
- (814) 435-2115
- Directions
- Get directions →
- Website
- Official resort website
- Social
Summer Activities
Ski Denton sponsors some summertime activities, such as an archery and bowhunter festival.
Trail Map
Getting There
Weather
Weather near Ski Denton
| Humidity: | 93% | Visibility: | 10.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 5 mph
 |
Sunrise: | 6:59 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 30.47 in | Sunset: | 7:07 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 45 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
Recent Ski Denton News
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.
More Mid-Atlantic Resorts Open
The majority of ski resorts in the Mid-Atlantic are now open for the 2024-2025 winter season, with others preparing to launch operations in the coming days amid favorable early-season conditions.
More Mid-Atlantic Ski Resorts on Tap to Open December 4
A complete roundup of open — and soon-to-open — ski areas in the Mid-Atlantic.
New Lost Area Profile: Ski Denton
This northcentral PA ski area closed in 2014.
The Mid-Atlantic Ski Season Kicks Off
The past week saw the arrival of cold temperatures, and the dip in Mercury allowed ski areas to fire up their snowguns. Although lifts have already started running at several resorts, by the end of the December 16-17 weekend nearly every ski resort in the Mid-Atlantic will have kicked off its 2017-2018 winter season. DCSki has the latest opening information here.
Mid-Atlantic Ski Season Gains Momentum
A shot of cold air and some natural snow has helped launch the 2012-2013 winter season in a big way. Find out the status of Mid-Atlantic ski areas.
Ski Denton in the Forum
Recent DCSki discussions mentioning Ski Denton.
PA. State Parks announce new operator for Denton Hill.
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Call for proposals for Denton Hill State Park in Fall 2022
Denton Hill
PA State Park Plans for Denton Hill Ski Area Announced
Nearby Resorts
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