Expert Analysis & Reviews
The Skiers' Guide to Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
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Overall Rating
3.7
From 5 Reviews
23
Total Runs
650
Bottom Elevation
1350
Top Elevation
125
Skiable Terrain
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Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Pennsylvania is a family-oriented resort known for its beginner-friendly slopes and welcoming atmosphere. The resort offers a variety of runs that cater to beginners and intermediates, making it a great destination for learning to ski or snowboard. Shawnee Mountain's efficient snowmaking and grooming provide reliable conditions. The resort features a terrain park and a snow tubing park. Shawnee's on-site facilities include a spacious lodge with food and beverage services. The resort is popular for its ski school and family-focused programs. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is a great choice for families and novice skiers in the Poconos region.
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Recent Reviews
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 United Kingdom
Jacob
Jan, 31 2026
Fantastic little place, good mix of runs and plenty of terrain, so much fun on a fresh powder day, definitely recommend
advanced skier ⛷️ United Kingdom
Bethany
Jan, 30 2026
I enjoyed this ski resort least out of the 3 in the area we visited. We visited the day after the snow storm, so this affected our availability of runs and lifts on our visit. Limited food options which were quite expensive. Pass pick up only available from manned booths which meant queueing for ski pass. The runs themselves weren't too busy and the black diamonds were the most difficult I skiied on our trip, especially with some powder on them, which was enjoyable. Overall, I probably wouldn't return here if I were to come back to the area to ski.
beginner skier ⛷️
Hannah Girgis
Jan, 6 2025
sooo much ice, made the green runs harder than the blue runs, people were getting hurt on the bunny hill from the ice
expert skier ⛷️ United States
Scott
Jan, 5 2025
Shawnee mountain ski area is a small typical easy coast ski resort. I grew up learning to ski at Shawnee and it will always have a special place to me. It is not very big, it's all groomed man made snow and at night it can be very icy. The lodge is old and hasn't been updated in my life time. If your looking for 2-3 hours of night skiing this can be nice place to get a couple of runs in but it won't take much longer then that to ski the whole mountain.
advanced skier ⛷️
Steve
Dec, 17 2023
Best to buy tickets early for better pricing. Decent ski area.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Resort Stats
Ski Terrain
10Beginner Runs
7Intermediate Runs
6Advanced Runs
23Total Runs
1.6 milesLongest Run
125 acresSkiable Terrain
125 hectaresSnow making
120 acresNight Skiing
Elevation
1350 feetTop
650 feetBottom
700 feetVertical Drop
Lifts
5Chairlifts
Lift Pass Costs
$539Season pass
$601 day
Weather
45 inchesAverage annual snowfall
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Travel Information
Airports
60min drive50KMsLehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
80min drive70KMsNewark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
110min drive90KMsJohn F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Train Stations
10min drive8KMsStroudsburg Station (Stroudsburg, PA)