Seven Springs Mountain Resort

The most terrain in the Mid-Atlantic, hotel at the base.

Pennsylvania’s biggest ski resort, with 285 acres, seven terrain parks and a slopeside hotel with a spa, bars and restaurants. It suits families and groups who want a full weekend without getting back in the car, and it’s about an hour from Pittsburgh.

The mountain

Vertical drop

754 ft

Summit

2,994 ft

Skiable terrain

285 acres

Trails

33

Lifts

10

Average snowfall

135″ a year

Longest run

1.3 mi

Snowmaking

100% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 34%
• Intermediate 44%
• Advanced 22%

What’s here besides skiing

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

Holidays and events

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

• New Year’sDec 31 (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve at Seven Springs

  The resort has traditionally marked New Year’s Eve with fireworks over the slopes. The 2026 plan isn’t posted yet.

• Opening dayEarly December (target)Usually

  Opening day

  Last season opened Dec 6 with a DJ, cookies, cocoa and giveaways at the base.

• Pond skimLate season, usually MarchUsually

  Pond skim

  Costumed skiers and riders try to cross a meltwater pool. Date set in spring.

• FestivalWeekends, Oct 3–18Past

  Autumnfest

  Fall-foliage weekends with a buffet in the Slopeside Dining Room.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outSouthwind

  Townhomes on top of the mountain with their own chairlift and trails. Good for big families or groups.

  Summit
• slopesideSlopeside Hotel

  The renovated hotel in the Main Lodge, steps from the lifts, with the resort’s restaurants and bars under one roof.

  Slopeside
• hotelNemacolin

  A big luxury resort in Farmington with a spa and fine dining, for a splurge night on the way in or out.

  50 min drive
• condoSwiss Mountain

  A quieter condo community a few minutes from the slopes on the resort shuttle.

  Short shuttle
• condoHidden Valley Rentals

  Independent manager of condos, townhomes and houses around Seven Springs and Hidden Valley, some with hot tubs.

  5–20 min drive

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

Things to do

• Snow tubing · On site

  Lift-served tubing lanes at the resort, an easy add-on for non-skiers.

• Trillium Spa · On site

  Massages, facials and nails, plus a $50 day pass for the steam room, sauna and relaxation room.

• Helen’s · On site

  The resort’s upscale restaurant, for a proper dinner after skiing.

• Laurel Ridge State Park · ~15 min

  About 35 miles of trails open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers, plus ski loops off the PA 653 parking area.

• Fallingwater · ~45 min

  Frank Lloyd Wright’s house over a waterfall. Tours need booking, and it’s closed Wednesdays.

• Ohiopyle State Park · ~45 min

  Short winter walks to Cucumber Falls and the falls on the Youghiogheny in town.

Après and nightlife

• Foggy Goggle

  The main après bar, with drinks, food and live music.

• Bavarian Lounge

  Sports bar with big screens and bar food.

• The Rolling Chopstick

  New in 2025: sushi, ramen bowls and Japanese spirits in the Main Lodge.

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

Getting there

• Pittsburgh International (PIT) · about 1 hr 30 min drive
• Pittsburgh · about 1.2 hr
• Washington, DC · about 3.6 hr
• Philadelphia · about 4.4 hr

Directions in Google Maps