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website: Shawnee
Mountain
 Shawnee
Mountain Ski Resort
If you live in New York or New Jersey, you will probably find Shawnee Mountain Ski resort the most convenient ski area to travel to. Since 50 percent of its terrain rated “green,” this is a great beginner’s mountain. The only terrain for advanced skiers and riders is on the North Face of the mountain, where you can find some steeps and mogul runs. Although Shawnee Mountain has 100 percent snow making capacity, they usually get about six feet of snow annually. The vertical drop is about 700 feet, and there are 23 trails served by nine lifts.
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Other Features:
- Snowboard Park
- Half Pipe
- Snow tubing
- 100% snowmaking
- Kids under 48 in ski free
- Night skiing
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Location of Shawnee
Mountain Ski Resort :
Shawnee Mountain ski area is located in the eastern Pocono mountains, 40 miles northeast of Allentown via I-80 to Exit 52, then Route 209 north to the resort. From Philadelphia (2 hours drive), take the Route 476 North to the Route 22 East exit in Allentown. Follow Route 22 East to Route 33 North into I-80 East to PA Exit 52, Route 209 North and follow Shawnee Mountain signs.
From metro New York and Northern New Jersy (1.5 hours), take I-80 West, 75 miles to PA Exit 52, Route 209 North and follow Shawnee Mountain signs.
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| Skiable Area: |
125 acres |
| Season Length: |
mid Dec - mid March |
| Annual Snowfall: |
50 in |
| Base Elevation: |
650 ft |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,350 ft |
| Vertical Drop: |
700 ft |
| Posted Ski Runs: |
23 |
| # of Lifts: |
1 quads, 8 chairs |
| Terrain Difficulty: |
beginner |
25% |
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intermediate |
50% |
| advanced/exp |
25% |
| Longest Run |
1.2 miles |
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