Buck Hill Ski Area Ski Resort Guide
Buck Hill Ski Area, United States
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| Highest Lift | 370m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Lift | 289m |
| Nearest Airports | Scranton and Lehigh Valley |
Buck Hill Ski Area
Buck Hill Ski Area offers a family-friendly skiing experience just outside Minneapolis. With diverse terrain and excellent facilities, it's perfect for all skill levels.
Summary
Buck Hill Ski Area features a variety of runs, making it accessible for beginners and challenging for experts. Its convenient location and well-maintained slopes attract both locals and visitors alike.
The ski area of Buck Hill Ski Area is at an altitude of 289m.
Buck Hill Ski Area has direct access to 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Milk Run'.
Snow and Weather
Buck Hill typically enjoys good snow reliability with an average snow depth of around 12-36 inches throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in Buck Hill Ski Area?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Buck Hill Ski Area.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Buck Hill Ski Area Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Buck Hill Ski Area Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 370m |
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| Lowest Piste | 289m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners |
Skiing
Buck Hill Ski Area boasts a vertical drop of 310 feet and 15 ski runs covering 60 acres. Notable pistes include the 'Main Run' and 'Race Hill,' while the 'Chairlift' and 'Magic Carpet' lifts provide easy access to all levels of terrain.
Buck Hill Ski Area offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding at Buck Hill is enhanced by its terrain park, which features jumps, rails, and boxes suitable for various skill levels. The park is designed to provide a fun and challenging experience for snowboarders.
Location and Map
Where is Buck Hill Ski Area?
This ski resort is in Barrett, Monroe, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Buck Hill Ski Area is Scranton, 56 minutes drive away.
Lehigh Valley, Stewart, Newark Liberty, Binghamton, La Guardia NY, Williamsport, JFK New York, Westchester Co and Philadelphia airports are all within three hours drive.
Scranton is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
To reach Buck Hill Ski Area, take I-35W to County Road 42 in Burnsville, Minnesota. The resort is conveniently located just a short drive from the Twin Cities.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 6,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 25 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Buck Hill Ski Area open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, enjoy après-ski at the Buck Hill Bar & Grill, which offers a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of food and drink options. For a livelier scene, check out local nightlife in nearby Burnsville.
