Big mountain
Whiteface Mountain
Wilmington, Essex County, New York
The greatest vertical in the East, by the mountain's own count, and a 2.1-mile run down the Wilmington Trail.
- 3,430
- Vertical feet
- 4,867
- Summit elevation, ft
- 97
- Trails
- 11
- Lifts
- 299
- Skiable acres
- 194.7
- Published snowfall, in.
Good to know
The mountain lists 3,166 of those feet as lift-served.
Before you drive
Conditions, hours and tickets change daily. Check with the mountain first.
104 miles from Watertown in a straight line. Figures from the mountain’s published information and ski references, checked November 6, 2026.
Whiteface Mountain: questions people ask
Where is Whiteface Mountain?
In Wilmington, Essex County, New York, about 104 miles from Watertown in a straight line.
How big is Whiteface Mountain?
Whiteface Mountain lists 3,430 feet of vertical, 97 trails, 11 lifts and 299 skiable acres.