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Where Sugarloaf’s numbers come from

78 observations from 7 publishers behind 27 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.

Figures

11/11 core figures collected.

How a figure is chosen
Summit elevation4,237 ft5 sources5 of 5 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Meet The Mountain (mountain stats)PublishedOct 2026“Elevation : Summit at 4,237 feet (1,291 meters)”
Mountain Collective — Sugarloaf Ski PassSep 2026“At 4,237 feet, Sugarloaf offers the only lift-served skiing above treeline on the entire East Coast.”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026“Base elevation: 1,417 feet; Summit elevation: 4,237 feet”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“top_elevation = 4237 ft”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf Mountain (Maine)Sep 2026“At 4,237 feet (1291 m) Sugarloaf Mountain is third in elevation to Maine's highest peak, Mount Katahdin.”
Highest lift-served elevation4,163 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — SugarloafPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 1,269 m (4,162 ft)”
Base elevation1,417 ft3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Media Room | SugarloafPublishedOct 2026“Base Elevation: 1,417 feet”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026“Base elevation: 1,417 feet; Summit elevation: 4,237 feet”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“base_elevation = 1417 ft”
Advertised vertical drop2,820 ft3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Meet The Mountain (mountain stats)PublishedOct 2026“Vertical Drop : 2,820 feet (860 meters)”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026“Continuous vertical: 2,820 feet”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“vertical = 2820 ft”
Lift-served vertical2,746 ftNo sources:Derived

Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.

= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft

Skiable acres1,360 ac4 sources4 of 4 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Meet The Mountain (mountain stats)PublishedOct 2026“Developed, Skiable Terrain : 1,360 acres”
Sugarloaf — Lift TicketsSep 2026“Sugarloaf boasts 15 lifts, 176 developed trails & glades, and over 1,360 acres of terrain.”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026“Over 1,200 skier and rider accessible acres; Snowmaking on 618 acres of the 1,240 skiable areas”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“skiable_area = 1360 acre”Also said 1,400 ac (Sep 2026)
Named trails1765 sources4 of 5 agree · differfrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Meet The Mountain (mountain stats)PublishedOct 2026“Number of Trails : 176 trails and glades”
Sugarloaf — Lift TicketsSep 2026“Sugarloaf boasts 15 lifts, 176 developed trails & glades, and over 1,360 acres of terrain.”
Mountain Collective — Sugarloaf Ski PassSep 2026“Skiers and riders can shred 176 trails, including Tote Road, a 3.5-mile run”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“number_trails = 176”Also said 174 (Sep 2026)
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026Differs: 162 “12 lifts provide access to 162 trails and glades, 4 progressive terrain parks, including an experts-only park, and a Superpipe”
Longest run3.5 mi4 sources4 of 4 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Meet The Mountain (mountain stats)PublishedOct 2026“Longest Run : 3.5 miles (Tote Road)”
Mountain Collective — Sugarloaf Ski PassSep 2026“Tote Road, a 3.5-mile run perfect for those who like a challenge”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026“The longest run is 3.5 miles”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“longest_run = 3.5 mi”
Beginner terrain22%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Media Room | SugarloafPublishedOct 2026“Green Circle: 38 trails/22% of total trails”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026“Trail breakdown: 23% beginner, 34% intermediate, 27% advanced and 27% expert”
Intermediate terrain32%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Media Room | SugarloafPublishedOct 2026“Blue Square: 54 trails/32%”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026Differs: 34% “Trail breakdown: 23% beginner, 34% intermediate, 27% advanced and 27% expert”
Advanced terrain25%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Media Room | SugarloafPublishedOct 2026“Black Diamond: 42 trails/25%”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026Differs: 27% “Trail breakdown: 23% beginner, 34% intermediate, 27% advanced and 27% expert”
Expert terrain21%2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Media Room | SugarloafPublishedOct 2026“Double-Black Diamond: 36 trails/21%”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026Differs: 27% “Trail breakdown: 23% beginner, 34% intermediate, 27% advanced and 27% expert”
Advanced + expert terrain46%No sources:Derived

Computed from advanced terrain and expert terrain, not read from a source.

= advanced_percent + (expert_percent ?? 0)

Beginner runs39No sources:Derived

Computed from beginner terrain and named trails, not read from a source.

= round(beginner_percent × trail_count ÷ 100)

Terrain parks42 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom OnTheSnow
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewPublishedOct 2026“12 lifts provide access to 162 trails and glades, 4 progressive terrain parks, including an experts-only park, and a Superpipe.”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026Differs: 3 “terrain_parks = 3 (+ Superpipe)”
Night skiingNo2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sugarloaf (Boyne Resorts)
Sugarloaf Help Center — Does the all day lift ticket include night skiing?PublishedOct 2026“Sorry, we do not offer night skiing at Sugarloaf.”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“night_skiing = No”
Total lifts156 sources5 of 6 agree · differfrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Meet The Mountain (mountain stats)PublishedOct 2026“Lifts : 15 lifts, including high-speed quads”
Sugarloaf — Lift TicketsSep 2026“Sugarloaf boasts 15 lifts, 176 developed trails & glades, and over 1,360 acres of terrain.”
Sugarloaf — Terrain ParksSep 2026“offering 1,360+ acres of skiable terrain including 176 developed trails and glades, with 15 lifts”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“The fifteen chairlifts have the capacity to carry 25,388 skiers per hour.”
OpenSkiMap — SugarloafSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 13 chairlifts, 1 T-bar, 1 magic carpet (15 in all)”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026Differs: 12 “12 lifts provide access to 162 trails and glades, 4 progressive terrain parks, including an experts-only park, and a Superpipe”
Uphill capacity25,388 /hr2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Media Room | SugarloafPublishedOct 2026“Lift Capacity: 25,388 skiers per hour”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“lift_capacity = 25,388 skiers per hour”
Average annual snowfall200 in3 sources3 of 3 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Meet The Mountain (mountain stats)PublishedOct 2026“Annual Snowfall : Average of 200 inches”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026“Annual snowfall totals 200 inches (though another source notes average annual snowfall of 140" per year)”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“snowfall = 200 in (10 year average)”
Snowmaking coverage618 ac2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Media Room | SugarloafPublishedOct 2026“Snowmaking: 618 acres of coverage”
OnTheSnow — Sugarloaf Resort OverviewSep 2026“Snowmaking on 618 acres of the 1,240 skiable areas”
Snowmaking coverage (share)95%2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf — Meet The Mountain (mountain stats)PublishedOct 2026“Snowmaking : Covers 95% of groomed trails”
Wikipedia — Sugarloaf (ski resort)Sep 2026“snowmaking = Yes, 95%”
Airport drive2 h 46 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Portland International Jetport (PWM) to Sugarloaf, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Portland International Jetport (PWM) to Sugarloaf: 2 h 46 min and 120.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Sugarloaf — DirectionsSep 2026“Portland International Jetport ( PWM ): 2.5-hour drive”
Airport road miles120.6 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Portland International Jetport (PWM) to Sugarloaf, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Portland International Jetport (PWM) to Sugarloaf: 2 h 46 min and 120.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport drive2 h 46 min2 sources2 of 2 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Portland International Jetport (PWM) to Sugarloaf, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Portland International Jetport (PWM) to Sugarloaf: 2 h 46 min and 120.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Sugarloaf — DirectionsSep 2026“Portland International Jetport ( PWM ): 2.5-hour drive”
Big airport road miles120.6 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Portland International Jetport (PWM) to Sugarloaf, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Portland International Jetport (PWM) to Sugarloaf: 2 h 46 min and 120.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport drive2 h 25 min2 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom aurora.ski
Drive from Bangor International Airport (BGR) to Sugarloaf, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Bangor International Airport (BGR) to Sugarloaf: 2 h 25 min and 103.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Sugarloaf — DirectionsSep 2026Differs: 2 h “Bangor International Airport ( BGR ): 2-hour drive”
Closest airport road miles103.6 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Bangor International Airport (BGR) to Sugarloaf, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Bangor International Airport (BGR) to Sugarloaf: 2 h 25 min and 103.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”

Pages cited

Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.

Other facts

Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.

Nearest major airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
Closest airline airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
flyInAirport
Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)
Airports the resort recommends
Sugarloaf — Directions
Coordinates
latitude.to — GPS coordinates of Sugarloaf Mountain (Franklin County, Maine)
Website
Sugarloaf — Home
Lift ticket page
Sugarloaf — Lift Tickets
Owner
Sugarloaf — Story (About Us)
Year opened
Sugarloaf — A Mountain of Memories: Celebrating 75 Years
Mountain range
Wikipedia — Mount Bigelow (Maine)
Mountain range
GMBA Mountain Inventory v2.0 (standard): mountain range outlines, with each ski area placed where its runs and lifts are
Nearest city
Sugarloaf — Directions

Operating status

The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.

  • operatingAlterra Mountain Company (Ikon Pass) · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Sugarloaf, ME — 26/27 Ikon Pass: Per resort (7 days)
  • operatingThe Mountain Collective · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Sugarloaf — Carrabassett Valley, Maine; 2 days at Sugarloaf; NO BLACKOUT DATES
  • operatingSki Maine Association · State ski association · 2026-09-28Listed by Ski Maine Association: "Sugarloaf"
  • operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Sugarloaf – Carrabassett Valley
  • operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Sugarloaf: 14 operating lift(s) — Bateau (T-Bar), Bucksaw Express (High Speed Quad), CVA/Colby (T-Bar), Double Runner East (Double), Double Runner West (Double), King Pine (Quad), Sawduster (Double), Skidway (Double), Skyline (Quad), Snubber (Triple), SuperQuad (High Speed Quad), Timberline (Quad), West Mountain (Double), Whiffletree (High Speed Quad); 11 removed/not operating
  • operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Sugarloaf — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 15; downhill runs mapped: 137;