Ragged Mountain Resort

Two peaks, a six-pack and quiet glades.

Two connected peaks with 250 acres, 57 trails, 17 glades and a high-speed six-pack, and usually fewer people than mountains of the same size. Locally owned since November 2025 by a group of friends who grew up skiing here. A good value pick for intermediates and glade skiers, especially with an Indy Pass.

The mountain

Vertical drop

1,250 ft

Summit

2,286 ft

Skiable terrain

250 acres

Trails

57

Lifts

5

Average snowfall

88″ a year

Longest run

1.2 mi

Snowmaking

85% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 30%
• Intermediate 40%
• Advanced 30%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasSaturday before Christmas (Dec 20 last season)Usually

  Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

  A sweater contest in Stone Hearth, plus free holiday card and ornament making for kids in the Birches.

• Opening dayEarly December (Dec 5 last season)Usually

  Opening Day

  First chairs of the season, from 9 am.

• RaceEarly MarchUsually

  Ragged Banked Slalom

  Spring banked-slalom race for snowboarders and skiers. Two runs, best time counts, with cash and prizes.

• Pond skimClosing weekend (Apr 4 last season)Usually

  Pond Skim

  The last event of the season, with a DJ and a slush pond at the bottom of Village Green.

• FestivalOct 11, noon–5 pmPast

  Harvest Party

  Season kickoff with live music, a ski and snowboard sale and art vendors.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outCardigan Cabins

  Slopeside cabins on the Barnyard trail, one to three bedrooms plus lofts, sleeping 4 to 14.

  Ski-in/ski-out
• slopesideBirch House

  Four-bedroom house at the base with a stone fireplace, full kitchen and a game room. New for 2026-27.

  Base area
• lodgeNH Mountain Inn

  The former New Hampshire Mountain Inn, now rented whole to groups: 12 to 15 bedrooms, an indoor pool and a tavern.

  10 min drive
• innNewfound Lake Inn

  Inn on Newfound Lake in Bridgewater that has hosted travelers since 1840, with a full veranda facing the sunset.

  25 min drive
• b&bHighland Lake Inn

  Andover inn with private baths and a full breakfast, next to the Northern Rail Trail.

  20 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• The Birches · On site

  The on-mountain restaurant for a sit-down lunch.

• Northern Rail Trail · 10 min drive

  A 59-mile, four-season rail trail through Danbury and Andover, fine for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

• AMC Cardigan Lodge · 35 min drive

  More than 50 miles of hiking trails and historic CCC-era ski trails on Mount Cardigan, for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing.

• The Flying Goose · 25 min drive

  Brew pub in New London with house beers and a long menu.

Après and nightlife

• Stone Hearth

  Pizza and beer in the main lodge, open until 6:30 pm on weekends.

• Elmwood Lodge

  Live music from 3 to 6 pm on most Saturdays.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) · about 1 hr drive
• Boston · about 1.75 hr
• New York City · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps