Maine, United States

Sunday River Ski Resort

Typically opens in ~72 daysLate October

Season dates, 135 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Snow Sure

3,150ft

Peak Elevation

2,340ft

Vertical Drop

135

Trails

167"

Annual Snow

Overview

Sunday River is a ski resort in Maine, United States, with an elevation range from 800ft (244m) to 3,150ft (960m). The vertical drop is 2,340ft (713m) across 135 trails served by 18 lifts and 870 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 90 minutes away by car. Sunday River receives an average of 167 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late October to Early May

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Late OctoberCloses: Early May

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

40cm(16in)Moderate

Average snowfall in January, Sunday River's snowiest peak-season month.

167"

Annual Snowfall

(424cm)

-8°C

January Avg High

-18°C

January Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 95% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

167"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

135

Total Trails

Lifts

870

Skiable Acres

2,340ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

28%

Beginner: 38 trails

36%

Intermediate: 49 trails

25%

Advanced: 34 trails

Expert: 15 trails

28%Beginner (38)

36%Intermediate (49)

25%Advanced (34)

11%Expert (15)

Sunday River has 135 trails: 28% green, 36% blue, 25% black, and 11% double-black. With 28% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Sunday River.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

2,340ft

Vertical Drop

713m

(2,340ft)

Elevation Profile

3,150ft

Peak

800ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$112

avg/day

$129

Jan

$132

Feb

$119

Mar

$99

Apr

$89

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

$95

Oct

$105

Nov

$129

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: May ($89)

Best Month to Visit Sunday River

Top Pick

January

Solid snowLow crowdsPeak conditions

score

40cm

Low

$129/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Sunday River, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 40cm. Crowd levels are low.

Open

40cm

snowfall

-5°/-15°

high/low °C

crowds

$129

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Sunday River.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$119

per day

Season Pass

$399

full season

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Sunday River is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.

Getting to Sunday River

Nearest Airport

Portland International Jetport (PWM)

Approx. 90 min drive

Location

Maine, United States 🇺🇸

44.4675°N, 70.8567°W

The drive from Portland International Jetport to Sunday River takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Sunday River open for the season?

Sunday River typically opens in Late October and closes in Early May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Sunday River?

A day lift pass at Sunday River starts at $119 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Sunday River good for beginners?

Yes, 28% of Sunday River's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Sunday River get per year?

Sunday River receives an average of 167 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 95% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Sunday River?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Sunday River in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 40cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

135

Total Trails

Lifts

870

Skiable Acres

2,340ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

28%

Beginner: 38 trails

36%

Intermediate: 49 trails

25%

Advanced: 34 trails

Expert: 15 trails

28%Beginner (38)

36%Intermediate (49)

25%Advanced (34)

11%Expert (15)

Sunday River has 135 trails: 28% green, 36% blue, 25% black, and 11% double-black. With 28% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Sunday River.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Sunday River open for the season?

Sunday River typically opens in Late October and closes in Early May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Sunday River?

A day lift pass at Sunday River starts at $119 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Sunday River good for beginners?

Yes, 28% of Sunday River's trails are rated green (beginner terrain).

How much snow does Sunday River get per year?

Sunday River receives an average of 167 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 95% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Sunday River?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Sunday River in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 40cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.