Elevation
745'
Base
1,290'
Summit
552'
Vertical Drop
Trails
55
435 Acres
Lifts
11
4 Types
Snowfall
125"
Annual Snowfall
19"
Nov
32"
Dec
50"
Jan
30"
Feb
10"
Mar
3"
Apr

Best known for

The Highlands
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Where to Stay

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 05, 2025

Projected closing date

Mar 22, 2026

Projected Days Open

133

Days Open Last Year

97

Years Open

62

Average Snowfall

125"

Terrain

Beginners Runs
27%
Intermediate Runs
36%
Advanced Runs
27%
Expert Runs
9%
Runs in Total
55
Longest Run
1.2 mi
Skiable Terrain
435 ac
Night Skiing
150 ac
Snow Making
400 ac

Lifts

11

High Speed Quads
4
Quad Chairs
3
Triple Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
2

Inside Scoop

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Reviews

Nick Sabol

There are a lot of choices in Michigan but we keep coming back to “The Highlands”. Highest vertical here in the Lp, most skiable/rideable acres. A bunch of parks, crew is very friendly in all areas of the resort. Plenty of non slope activities too. Take a look at the 2030 resort plan and you will understand why it rates so high

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