# 7Beginner Terrain in Michigan
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Since 1960, Mt. Brighton has been a favorite family winter destination for snowsports in the Midwest. Easily accessible for skiers and riders from Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Northwest Ohio, the ski area offers 26 trails spread over 130 acres of skiable terrain.
Having joined the family of Vail Resorts, Mt. Brighton exhibits world class improvements including new chairlifts that feature EpicMix Technology, enhanced learning terrain and a children's ski and ride school center, new innovative terrain parks and a powerful new snowmaking system.
Inside Scoop
If you are looking to satiate your hunger at Mt. Brighton, you have great new options. The Ski Hill grill offers quick-service cafeteria style dining where there's a large fireplace to cozy up to and multiple TVs to watch sporting events on. Bruhn's Bar sits at the south end of Ski Hill Grill and offers separate pub fare with sit-down table service and a full stocked bar. For those who want a casual fine dining experience with locally sourced products and a robust draft beer line-up featuring Michigan micro-brews, dine at the Ore Mountain Grill, which overlooks the mountain in the winter and the ninth green in the summer.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
17"
10"
7"
4"
2"
2"
Nov
6"
Dec
13"
Jan
13"
Feb
6"
Mar
Terrain Overview
Beginners Runs
16%
Intermediate Runs
48%
Advanced Runs
28%
Expert Runs
8%
Runs in Total
25
Longest Run
0.1 mi
Skiable Terrain
130 ac
Night Skiing
130 ac
Snow Making
130 ac
Total Lifts: 12
Quad Chairs
2
Triple Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
7
Elevation
Base
1100'
Summit
1330'
Vertical Drop
230'
Important Dates
December 06, 20242024/12/06
Projected Opening
March 09, 20252025/03/09
Projected Closing
99
Projected Days Open
111
Days Open Last Year
64
Years Open
60"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
Mt. Brighton
4141 Bauer Road
48116 Brighton, Michigan
United States
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