Roundtop Mountain Resort

Harrisburg’s steep, lit-up local hill.

A north-facing day area 30 minutes from Harrisburg with more steep terrain than its 600 feet suggest, full snowmaking and busy Friday nights. Hershey and its holiday lights are close by, so it pairs well with a family weekend.

The mountain

Vertical drop

600 ft

Summit

1,335 ft

Skiable terrain

103 acres

Trails

21

Lifts

9

Average snowfall

26″ a year

Longest run

0.8 mi

Snowmaking

100% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 19%
• Intermediate 24%
• Advanced 57%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

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

• ChristmasSelect dates, Nov 13–Jan 3

  Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

  Holiday lights, Santa and his reindeer, and a new Fire & Ice show for 2026 in Hershey.

• FestivalSat, Dec 5

  Ullr Fest

  The 10th annual party for the Norse snow god, hosted with Tröegs. Viking costumes encouraged.

• MusicFridays, Jan 8–Mar 5

  Friday Night Lights

  Weekly glow-themed night-skiing parties.

• EventJan 9–16

  Pennsylvania Farm Show

  The state’s huge agricultural show in Harrisburg, with animals, contests and a famous food court.

• EventFri, Jan 22

  Roundtop Rail Jam Throwdown

  Terrain-park rail jam contest.

• FestivalSat, Feb 6

  Winter Carnival

  The 5th annual carnival, with snow games and music.

Where to stay

• hotelTownePlace Suites Harrisburg West

  All-suite hotel with kitchens and breakfast in Mechanicsburg.

  20 min drive
• hotelThe Hotel Hershey

  Grand hilltop hotel with a well-known spa, for a splurge.

  40 min drive
• innCanna Country Inn

  An 1850 bank barn in Etters rented as a whole for families and groups.

  15 min drive
• b&bPleasant View Farm

  Farm bed and breakfast with a hearty breakfast, about 7 miles from the slopes.

  15 min drive

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

Things to do

• Snow tubing · On site

  Tubing park with its own carpet lift; the Mountain View Lodge next to it has snacks and cocoa.

• Gifford Pinchot State Park · ~15 min

  Marked cross-country ski and snowshoe trails, and skating and ice fishing on the lake when the ice is thick enough.

• Hershey’s Chocolate World · ~35 min

  The free chocolate-tour ride and tastings.

• The Hershey Story · ~35 min

  Museum about Milton Hershey and the town, open daily.

• Tröegs Independent Brewing · ~35 min

  Big brewery tasting room with tours and a kitchen. They co-host Roundtop’s Ullr Fest.

• Appalachian Brewing Co. · ~25 min

  Local brewpub chain with spots in Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg.

Après and nightlife

• Fireside Lounge

  Table service and drinks by the fire.

• The Coop

  Outdoor spot with sauced chicken tenders, local beer and a fire pit.

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

Getting there

• Harrisburg International (MDT) · about 25 min drive
• Harrisburg · about 0.5 hr
• Baltimore · about 1.5 hr
• Philadelphia · about 2.2 hr

Directions in Google Maps