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Area outside Lenhartsville

Near Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Historical profile · Updated September 5, 2026 · 9 reader comments

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Outside Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania, a small ski area opened as Big Valley for the 1969-70 season, according to longtime skiers. It reportedly had a T-bar, double chairlift, rope tow, small lodge, and just over 500 feet of vertical, with short but occasionally challenging terrain. The upper trail known as Big Valley was remembered as useful preparation for larger mountain trips.

The area was later renamed Hahn Mountain after its acquisition by the family behind Hahn Fire Equipment of Hamburg. Readers recall learning and teaching there, including one skier who spent eight years on the staff. The former slopes remain visible from Pinnacle Rock on the Appalachian Trail, and a later visitor reported that much of the equipment was still in place. Accounts place the area near a local rod-and-gun club, while a nearby motocross venue, Moto Mecca, appears to have been a separate site. Hahn Mountain's lifts and compact terrain left a lasting impression despite its modest scale.

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DCSki reader Mark Bedle writes about a lost ski area located outside of Lenhartsville, PA:

“There was a small area located just outside of Lenhartsville, PA. I was there a couple of years ago and most of the equipment was still present. If you climb up to Pinnacle Rock on the Appalachian Trail, you can still see the trails cut in the hill site. I think they had a couple of chairlifts and runs. I don’t know the name of the place.”

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Jeffrey Zweizig

December 26, 2006

This entry probably refers to Hahn Mountain.

douglas heffner

February 11, 2007

it does, you can see hahn form pinicle rock...

ciscokid

March 23, 2007

Is it possible that this area operated as a motocross dirt bike track in the late 70's?I raced on a north facing steepish hill near Lenhartsville at that time.Just didn't take notice of any lifts at the time.

Carl

August 31, 2007

When first built this ski area was called Big Valley Ski Area. I skied there a few times when it first opened. This was in the late 60s or early 70s. I recall a double chair lift and a small lodge. It was OK. I believe it was then renamed Hahn Mountain at some point.

Trav

December 18, 2007

Hahn Mountain. You can see it from the Pinnacle and it is right next to Lenhartsville Fish and Game.

Big JOE

January 9, 2008

You are all correct except that it was next to Kempton Rod and Gun, not Lenhartsville Fish and Game

June 19, 2009

The name was originally Big Valley. It was opened for the 1969/70 season. Had a T-bar, double chair and a rope tow. It offered just over 500 feet vertical and some challenging if short terrain. THe middle upper trail called "Big Valley" was a particularly good place to prepare for trips to big mountains. It was acquired by the family that owned Hahn Fire Equipment (a fire engine manufacturer in Hamburg, PA) and renamed Hahn Mountain.

Todd Urban

September 2, 2010

Learned to ski there in 1973 when it was Big Valley. I later taught skiing there at Hahn Mountain for 8 years. Lots of memories.

Chuck

9 days ago

Member since 01/7/2015 🔗

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We tried Big Valley right after the name change to Hahn Mt (after the fire engine company) and the three of us got kicked out. We were from Apple Hill which had much more challenging terrain. Some years later I was running a kid's racing program and we went back there for a race. It was fine except they refused to turn off the snow guns. I know you have to make it when you can but an hour would not have mattered much.

The Moto Cross place was Moto Mecca and it was nearby but not at the same place. We used to skip school and go there. One time we had to swing by a Laundromat on the way home to clean up...

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