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Easiest
Bear CubEasiestClosed
A pretty trail that is the easiest way down from the top of Cindy's or SnowPine chairs to SnowPine Village condos. Continue on to Bear Paw, just below the condos for the easiest way to get to the bottom of the SnowPine lift.
Bear PawEasiestClosed
The easiest way to the bottom of the SnowPine lift from the SnowPine Condos.
BoardwalkEasiestClosedNight Skiing
Very gentle terrain for first timers serviced by the Magic Carpet lift.
BoomerangEasiestClosedGroomedNight Skiing
Candy CaneEasiestClosedGroomedNight Skiing
The beginning of the easiest way down from the top of Mardi Gras to Tannenbaum.
CatwalkEasiestClosed
An easy way from the top of Sunrise or Cindy's to SnowPine Condos, especially A, B, C, D and E buildings.
Cross Country Walking TrailEasiestClosed
Traverses the top ridgeline of the resort from the top of Cindy's to the top of Morning Star with rolling terrain. You can continue all the way to Spruce Lake on Happy Wanderer. You can purchase a 2 ride ticket to access these trails and ride back down or you can ski up and back down an easier trail if you have strong downhill cross country skills.
Cross Country Golf CourseEasiestClosed
The easiest Cross Country terrain that loops around the front nine of our golf course. If there is enough base these trails may be track set. Snowshoers are also welcome but please stay to the side of the trail.
Days EndEasiestClosed
Takes you from the bottom of Morning Star or Eagle to the bottom of Cindy's, Mardi Gras and the base area. You're actually skiing on number 11 fairway of the golf course!
Easy WayEasiestClosed
The easiest way down from the top of Sunrise to the bottom of Cindys and the School Haus area.
ExplorerEasiestClosed
The trail to take from the top of Cindy's to Eagle or Morning Star. Also takes you to the hidden secret, Snowbird!
Fiddler's ElbowEasiestClosed
An easier trail that uses the Morning Star chair for access. Fiddler's is also the site of an intermediate level terrain park, but there is plenty of room for those who just want to ski it.
FrostlineEasiestClosed
A pretty little trail through the woods to exit Eagle and go to Cindy's. Check out the number 11 green of the golf course on your way!
Happy Wanderer Walking TrailEasiestClosed
Part of the cross country trail across the ridgeline from Spruce Lake to the top of Cindy's. (also a great trail for running in the non snow season!)
Holiday RunEasiestClosedGroomedNight Skiing
The "back way" to Chute or Valley Village townhouses by way of Morning Star.
LaurelEasiestClosedGroomedNight Skiing
Runs under the Tannenbaum lift and connects Candy Cane to Punch Bowl.
Northwind TopEasiestClosedGroomedNight Skiing
Runs parallel to Mardi Gras. For the easiest way to the main base area take the top of Northwind then at the intersection cross over to the bottom of Mardi Gras.
Peppermint LaneEasiestClosed
A sweet little trail from the top of Morning Star to Crystal.
Punch BowlEasiestClosedGroomedNight Skiing
A wide slope where Laurel, Mistletoe, Tannenbaum and Spruce Line converge.
Raccoon RunEasiestClosed
Great family trail that goes by the top of the Mountain Coaster.
School Haus EastEasiestClosed
The slightly more difficult side of the beginners area, also borders the Terrain Garden with introductory terrain features.
School Haus WestEasiestClosedNight Skiing
The ideal beginner slope with a gentle pitch and long flat runout. Located right outside the Creekside Lodge where you can sign up for first timer ski or snowboard lessons.
ShamrockEasiestClosedGroomedNight Skiing
Slippery StreetsEasiestClosed
Serviced by a handle tow, Slippery Streets is an ideal learning area.
SnowbirdEasiestClosed
A fun little known trail that cuts across the upper tees of number 13 golf hole, across the fairway then back out to lower Woodstock.
SnowledgeEasiestClosed
An easier way down from the top of Cindy's or Sunrise chairs. You'll loop around then come out on lower Cindy's Run.
Spruce LineEasiestClosed
An easy slope great for families with young children. Intersects with Tannenbaum slope.
Sugar PlumEasiestClosedGroomedNight Skiing
A short trail from the Tannenbaum Lodge to the Yodeler Lodge.
TannenbaumEasiestClosed
A beautful trail that begins in the spruce forest planted by the CCC during the Depression.
WoodpeckerEasiestClosed
The easiest way down from the top of the Eagle chair. Woodpecker intersects with Fiddler's Elbow. You can also take Woodpecker to access Gobbler Glade.
Woodstock LowerEasiestClosed
This lower portion of Woodstock starts just below Explorer and ends at the bottom of Foxfire.
More Difficult
BalletMore DifficultClosed
Ballet takes you from Upper Tannenbaum to midway down Mistletoe. Look to your right and you'll see a spring and the Mistletoe Lean To. Continue across Mistletoe and lower Happy Glades to Laurel.
BobsledMore DifficultClosed
Bobsled branches off of Last Chance and swings around to the bottom of the Wall.
CathedralMore DifficultClosed
A pretty little trail with a canopy of trees overhead. Intersects with Tannenbaum slope.
CCCMore DifficultClosed
Cindy's RunMore DifficultClosed
One of our more challenging blue slopes, the top of Cindy's has a nice steeper pitch, then it mellows out half way down and ends at the Waffle Cabin!
Crystal BottomMore DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
The lower section of this trail begins at Candy Cane and ends at the Tannenbaum lift and Tannenbaum Lodge.
Crystal TopMore DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
Begins at the top of the Tannenbaum lift and takes you to Candy Cane.
Firecracker EastMore DifficultClosed
From Firecracker or Holiday Run, take Firecracker East to go to the main base area and Mardi Gras lift. You can also access the Rail Park from Firecracker East.
FirelaneMore DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
Cuts off from the top of Crystal and ends at Laurel.
IndependenceMore DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
A pretty trail that gives you the choice of finishing at Tannenbaum or back at Yodeler.
Last ChanceMore DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
Last Chance is your last chance to avoid the uber-steep Wall! It swings across Sunrise, loops around then back across Sunrise to the lower Wall, just above the bridge.
Mardi GrasMore DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
A great intermediate run that's almost a mile long.
MistletoeMore DifficultClosedNight SkiingSlow Skiing Zone
The prettiest trail at Holiday Valley! Ski down through the almost magical pine forest, past the historical Mistletoe Lean To and down "Niagara Falls" into Punch Bowl.
MoonbeamMore DifficultClosed
Morning StarMore DifficultClosed
Everyone's favorite first run, this broad, moderately pitched slope faces east and gets the morning sun. Often has easier moguls along skiers right.
Northwind LowerMore DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
A nice little pitch takes you to the bottom of Mardi Gras and Cindy's.
ReindeerMore DifficultClosed
A nice little drop off the side of lower Mardi Gras that leads to the Rail Park and the base area. Reindeer can be a secret stash of powder if you're lucky!
SnoozerMore DifficultClosed
A sweet little pitch that parallels Sunrise and gives you the option of heading to Creekside and the base area, or Sunrise and the Inn.
Stewardess CutMore DifficultClosed
This trail allows you to avoid the steep top sections of Chute and Edelweiss. Named after 3 stewardesses in the '50's who would use this easier way to reach the Ellicottville Ski Club.
SunriseMore DifficultClosed
At the doorstep of the Inn at Holiday Valley.
Upper WoodstockMore DifficultClosed
A New England style trail that lets you skip the steep headwall of Falcon, or keep heading east to get to Cindy's lift.
Most Difficult
ChampagneMost DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
One of Holiday Valley's original slopes with a nice steep top section. Often has bumps or rollers to make the terrain fun and interesting.
ChuteMost DifficultClosedGroomedMogulsNight Skiing
Often referred to as the "Freestyle Factory", the Chute has turned out Olympic bump skiers like Travis Mayer, Jillian Vogtli and Alex Wilson.
Cross CutMost DifficultClosed
Such a fun run that takes you to the bottom of Eagle or Morning Star chairs. Nice pitch, a southeasterly exposure and interesting twists and turns.
EagleMost DifficultClosed
Locals' favorites, Eagle, Falcon and Hoot Owl (Holiday Valley's own Birds of Prey) are not open at night so the surface can be fresher and on powder days you will find it here!
EdelweissMost DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
A great most difficult run with a good consistent pitch. Races are often held on this slope.
Ego AlleyMost DifficultClosed
You'll need a big ego to ski this trail as you will be on display for all who ride Yodeler lift!
FalconMost DifficultClosed
The steepest of the "Birds", Falcon often is ungroomed on skier's left giving you some pretty darn challenging bumps!
Falcon LowerMost DifficultClosed
Lower Falcon takes you to the bottom of Eagle or Morning Star lifts from Upper Falcon or from Explorer.
FirecrackerMost DifficultClosedNight Skiing
A nice steep pitch at the top. After you cross Holiday Run you have the choice of heading east to the bottom of Mardi Gras or west to the Chute chair.
Firecracker WestMost DifficultClosed
This trail takes you from Firecracker or Holiday Run to the Chute lift or Valley Village condos.
FoxfireMost DifficultClosed
Steep headwall leads to a nicely pitched wide slope. Skiers right is our biggest terrain park, skiers left is the recreational racing course.
Hoot OwlMost DifficultClosed
One of the "Birds", Hoot Owl has a great little pitch on top, then mellows out and gives you the choice of curving around to lower Fiddler's Elbow or heading down Raven.
Maple LeafMost DifficultClosed
A nice challenging trail that takes you from the top of Cindys or SnowPine Chairs to lower Cindy's run.
MoonshadowMost DifficultClosed
Runs parallel to Morning Star. Moonshadow is the site of our boardercross course and is open to the public when competitions are not scheduled.
PipelineMost DifficultClosedSlow Skiing Zone
RavenMost DifficultClosed
ShadowsMost DifficultClosedNight Skiing
A steep trail, one of the Chute's hidden gems.
Swiss TwistMost DifficultClosed
A fun little narrow twisty trail through the woods.
Wall BottomMost DifficultClosed
Runs from the SnowPine condos to the base of the SnowPine lift. Lower Bearcub on skiers right is an easier way down this short pitch.
Wall TopMost DifficultClosedGroomedNight Skiing
Runs from the top of SnowPine chair for access to Maple Leaf, Snowledge, Bear Cub, Sunrise, Last Chance or the Wall.
YodelerMost DifficultClosedGroomedMogulsNight Skiing
In the heart of the resort, Yodeler is one of Holiday Valley's original slopes with a nice headwall and a good pitch all the way down. Often has bumps on skiers right.
Expert Only
The WallExpert OnlyClosed
The Wall is the steepest pitch at the Valley with upwards of 80% (38.5 degrees). Not groomed daily!
Glade Skiing
Devils GlenGlade SkiingClosedSlow Skiing Zone
Ego GladeGlade SkiingClosedSlow Skiing Zone
Gobbler GladeGlade SkiingClosed
Happy GladeGlade SkiingClosedSlow Skiing Zone
Beginner Terrain Park
Penguin HillBeginner Terrain ParkClosedGroomedNight Skiing
A special learning area for the youngest riders and skiers that uses the terrain to teach riding and skiing skills. Located at the base of School Haus East.
Intermediate Terrain Park
Fiddlers's ParkIntermediate Terrain ParkClosedGroomedNight Skiing
Everyone's favorite park with intermediate and advanced rails and jumps on a nice, long run.
Rail ParkIntermediate Terrain ParkClosed
At the base of Mardi Gras, this park has medium sized rails and boxes.
Advanced Terrain Park
Foxfire ParkAdvanced Terrain ParkClosed
Our largest park with jumps and rails.
Moonshadow ParkAdvanced Terrain ParkClosedGroomed
Single
Quad
Chute QuadQuadClosed
Serves black diamond terrain of Chute,Shadows and Firecracker. Good lift to ride on busy days.
Cindy's QuadQuadClosed
Located at the base area between Mardi Gras and Creekside Quads. Serves Cindy's Run, Foxfire, Maple Leaf and Snowledge and gives access to Sunrise Quad, SnowPine Quad and Eagle Quad.
Creekside QuadQuadClosed
A slow moving, easy riding quad chair that serves the beginner's slopes of School Haus West and School Haus East.
Eagle QuadQuadClosed
Serving "The Birds", Falcon, Eagle, Hoot Owl, Raven, Woodpecker and Woodstock.
SnowPine QuadQuadClosed
The SnowPine Quad provides ski-in/ ski-our service to SnowPine condos and townhouses and the Wall slope.
Spruce Lake QuadQuadClosed
Serving the gentle terrain of Spruce Line, Raccoon and Cathedral. At the top you can view Spruce Lake, our snowmaking reservoir. Open Friday through Sunday.
Sunrise QuadQuadClosed
Originates at the Inn at Holiday Valley and services the Sunrise Slope.
Yodeler QuadQuadClosed
A Quad chair located outside the Yodeler Lodge and servicing Yodeler, Champagne and Edelweiss slopes. This is the site of Holiday Valley's original T-Bar.
High Speed Quad
Mardi Gras Xpress QuadHigh Speed QuadClosed
A High Speed Quad that transports skiers and riders from the base area to the top of Yodeler and Morning Star.
Morning Star Express QuadHigh Speed QuadClosed
High speed quad that services Morning Star, Moonshadow, Fiddler's Elbow.
Tannenbaum Express QuadHigh Speed QuadClosed
The prettiest lift at Holiday Valley that travels up through the spruce forest. Serving Crystal, Mistletoe, Tannenbaum and Happy Glade.
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Picnic Area
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We have had a wonderful winter season with lots of terrific skiing and riding but the weather forecast is very gloomy! We've opted to close for the season as of Thursday, March 25. Thanks for a great year and we hope to see you on the golf course and at Sky High this summer.
We have had a wonderful winter season with lots of terrific skiing and riding but the weather forecast is very gloomy! We've opted to close for the season as of Thursday, March 25. Thanks for a great year and we hope to see you on the golf course and at Sky High this summer.
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