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Overview

Walter Schoenknecht, the visionary behind Mount Snow in Vermont, created Mohawk Mountain in the Southern Berkshires, in Cornwall, CT in 1947. This is the oldest and largest ski area in Connecticut, and dubbed "the home of snowmaking." Mohawk has a summit elevation of 1600 feet, 25 trails spread out over 107 acres of skiable terrain and a 650 foot vertical drop. Mohawk provides night skiing on 12 trails and has snowmaking on 95% of all of their terrain. There is dining at the mountain in the base lodge as well as lodging and dining in the town of Cornwall.

Inside Scoop

Pine Lodge restaurant, cafeteria, high-tech ticketing, renovated SnowHark learning center area, ski and snowboard rental, and demo skis. More restaurants nearby. Ninety percent snowmaking.

Plan Your Trip

Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

12"
7"
5"
3"
0"
0"
Nov
5"
Dec
6"
Jan
10"
Feb
6"
Mar
Runs in Total
27
Longest Run
1.5 mi
Skiable Terrain
107 ac
Night Skiing
64 ac
Snow Making
100 ac

Total Lifts: 8

Triple Chairs
5
Surface Lifts
3

Elevation

Base
950'
Summit
1600'
Vertical Drop
650'

Important Dates

December 06, 20242024/12/06
Projected Opening
March 16, 20252025/03/16
Projected Closing
111
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
77
Years Open
92"
Average Snowfall
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