Elk Mountain
Overview
Elk Mountain was one of the first commercial ski areas to open in Pennsylvania. In 1959, Elk featured a small base lodge, a 2,200 foot T-Bar, some rope tows and several slopes.
Today, Elk has seven lifts and 27 slopes, including some of the most challenging terrain in the region. The resort also has its own distinctive character; the resort regularly plants Norway Spruce and red and white pines. Since the late 1970’s, over 30,000 trees have been planted. Elk Mountain says that White and Norway Spruce trees withstand the weight of snowfall, establish well in Elk’s rocky terrain, and function as a wind break for the chairlifts. Plus, they look cool.
Photo provided by Elk Mountain.
Mountain & Resort Details
Mountain
- Vertical Drop
- 925 feet
- Base Elevation
- 1,742 feet
- Peak Elevation
- 2,667 feet
- Skiable Acres
- 1803rd-most skiable acres in the region
- Longest Run
- 1.75 miles
- Trails
- 27
- Trail Mix
- 6 beginner 10 intermediate 11 expert
Skiing & Amenities
- Lifts
- 7 (1 quad, 5 doubles, and 1 cable tow in terrain park)
- Night Skiing
- Yes, on 7/27 trails.
- Terrain Park
- Terrain park is serviced by its own cable tow.
- Tubing Park
- No tubing park
Contact & Links
- Address
- 344 Elk Mountain Road
Union Dale, PA 18470 - Phone
- (570) 679-4400
- Directions
- Get directions →
- Website
- Official resort website
Summer Activities
Elk Mountain is primarily a winter resort. A Fall Festival in October features craft shows, musical entertainment, mountain bike rides, and more.
Trail Map
Getting There
Weather
Weather near Elk Mountain
| Humidity: | 93% | Visibility: | 2.00 |
| Wind Speed: | 0 mph | Sunrise: | 6:55 a.m. |
| Barometer: | 29.89 in | Sunset: | 6:51 p.m. |
| Dewpoint: | 56 °F |
Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.
Recent Elk Mountain 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.
Rain Tries to Crash Party, but More Resorts Slated to Open
Early-season cold temperatures enabled many Mid-Atlantic resorts to fire up the snowguns, but the cold gave way to some bouts of milder temps and heavy rain, which has delayed the start of the season for some resorts. Although pre-Christmas rain is still adding to the challenge, several additional resorts plan to open in the coming days.
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.
Snowpass Program Provides Free Skiing for Fourth and Fifth Graders in Pennsylvania
For the fourteenth year, the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA) is offering a Snowpass program that allows fourth and fifth graders to his the slopes free, up to three times each at each participating Pennsylvania resort, with some limitations.
Elk Mountain in the Forum
Recent DCSki discussions mentioning Elk Mountain.
Big trips for 2026?
Blue Knob Improvements
Planning a big trip for 2027 - Colorado or New England
ADHski Canaan Valley Ski Resort Meetup Registration - Saturday 2/7/2026
base layer questions
Elk Mountain and rain concerns
Nearby Resorts
Other ski areas closest to Elk Mountain.
Montage Mountain Resort
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Jack Frost
