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Sunday River

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Sunday River, Sunday River Maine, snowboarding, winter sports

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Sunday River Description:

Located in Newry, Maine, Sunday River offers 131 trails spread across 8 mountain peaks. 16 lifts, including the only chondola (a lift with both chairlifts and gondola cabins) and four high-speed quads serve the terrain. The resort classifies 33% of its trails as suitable for novices, 36% for intermediates, and 31% for expert skiers and riders.

Sunday River Location/Directions:

Sunday River is located in Newry, Maine. It is approximately 3 hours from Boston, 5.5 hours from New Haven, and 7 hours from New York City.

Sunday River Travel Information

Sunday River Statistics:

  • Trails: 131
  • Lifts: 16 (1 Chondola (a lift with both 6-person chairs and 8-person gondola cabins), 9 quads, 3 triples, 1 double, and 2 surface lifts.
  • Uphill Capacity: 32,000/hr
  • Acres: 667
  • Snowmaking Coverage: 92% (~620 acres)
  • Summit Elevation: 3,140 ft. / 957 m
  • Base Elevation: 800 ft. / 243 m
  • Vertical Drop: 2,340 ft. / 713 m
  • Terrain Parks: 4 (see Sunday River Parks & Pipes website)
  • Superpipe(s): 1
  • Average Snowfall: 155 inches / 393 cm annually
  • Night Skiing: Yes

Sunday River Trailmaps

Sunday River Reservations & Contact Information:

Lodging and lesson reservations as well as lift ticket and season pass purchases can be made online by visiting the Sunday River website or by calling 1-800-543-2SKI.

Sunday River Weather & Conditions:

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