Elevation
584'
Base
1,059'
Summit
475'
Vertical Drop
Trails
21
55 Acres
Lifts
6
4 Types
Snowfall
19"
Annual Snowfall
0"
Nov
6"
Dec
6"
Jan
8"
Feb
3"
Mar

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  • # 1 Intermediate Terrain in Iowa
Sundown Mountain

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Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 05, 2025

Projected closing date

Mar 08, 2026

Years Open

52

Average Snowfall

45"

Terrain

Runs in Total
21
Longest Run
0.6 mi
Skiable Terrain
55 ac
Night Skiing
55 ac
Snow Making
55 ac

Lifts

6

Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
2

Inside Scoop

Reviews

David Heitbrink

Sundown does the best with well what they have. This is not Colorado, don't expect high speed lifts, and 2500 vert of fresh powder, but also don't expect to pay $150 dollar per lift ticket and a arm and a leg at lunch. Lift prices are like $25-45.The lifts are old and slow, but at least the place is never crowded. Most day trippers from Chicago stick to Chestnut. Its a small place but it does have a good variety of terrain, something for beginners up to experts. They have the typical mid west terrain parks, and they do try to setup 1 short mogul run. The snow is almost always well groomed. The cafeteria in the main lodge is small, not too much selection, with the typical burger and fries. On the weekends they do pizza as well. They do have some wraps and salads, although the super health conscious would do better bringing there own food. They are pretty cool with people bringing there own coolers.They do have do have a bar in the main lodge, with a number of craft brews on tap, and live acts play on the weekends. Some of the locals will stop in just for the bar.

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