Elk Mountain Ski Resort - Union Dale, PA - 27 Trails and a 1,000 Foot Vertical Drop

Elk Mountain is located at 344 Elk Mountain Road in Union Dale, Pennsylvania, in the Endless Mountain region. Located approximately 30 miles north of Scranton, the ski area originally opened in 1959. Elk Mountain features 27 trails and has a vertical drop of 1,000 feet. The summit elevation of the mountain is 2,694 feet. The mountains trails include 11 diamond trails, 10 blue trails, and 6 green trails. In addition to the trails, Elk Mountain features a terrain park that is located off of the Delaware Trail on the east side of the mountain.

Elk Mountain offers visitors access to 7 lifts. One lift is the Cable Tow in the terrain park. The remaining lifts include one quad lift and 5 doubles. Lift ticket types vary and include day passes (8:30am to 4:30pm), morning passes (8:30am to 12:30pm), twilight passes (12:30pm to 10:00pm), afternoon passes (12:30pm to 4:30pm), night passes (4:30pm to 10:00pm), extended passes (8:30am to 10:00pm), and two day passes. Two day passes are available with consecutive days or non-consecutive days. Discounted pricing is available on children's lift tickets and lift tickets for seniors. Season passes are also available.

Rental equipment is available onsite and includes skiing equipment and snowboarding equipment. Rental rates vary according to the equipment rented and the duration of the rental. Identification is required for all equipment rentals.

A ski school is available at Elk Mountain, offering group classes and private lessons. The Elk Mountain Ski School is a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America. Group lessons are offered at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:30pm. Group sessions are $26 per person, and the group meets at the bottom of the Beginner's Slope 15 minutes prior to the start of the class. Private lessons are $75 for the first person for a one hour lesson. Each additional person is $49. Two hour private lessons are $120 for the first person and $74 for each additional person.

Elk Mountain also offers First-Time Skier and First-Time Snowboarder Packages. These packages include a Beginner's lift ticket for the full day, a group lesson, and rental equipment. The First-Time Skier Package is $46 Monday through Thursday and $52 on weekends and holidays. The First-Time Snowboarder Package is $52 Monday through Thursday and $62 on weekends and holidays. Children's programs are also offered at the ski school.

Elk Mountain is also home to a racing program, mogul clinics, and women's programs. Programs are available for all skill levels, from beginner through expert. Freestyle programs, ski improvement programs, and juniors' programs are also offered seasonally. In addition, a holiday camp is typically held towards the end of December.

When visitors get hungry, the Wintergarden Restaurant is available. The restaurant is open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00am to 7:00pm and from 11:00am to 9:00pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Featuring a full menu with a variety of choices, there is something for almost everyone.

Pricing and hours of operation are subject to change at any time. To confirm pricing and hours or to request additional information about Elk Mountain, interested parties can call 570-679-4400.