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{{Short description|Ski area in North Carolina, United States}}
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|location= [[Jonathan Creek Township, Haywood County, North Carolina|Jonathan Creek Township]], [[Haywood County, North Carolina]], [[USA]]
|location= <!--[[Jonathan Creek Township, Haywood County, North Carolina|Jonathan Creek Township]],-->[[Haywood County, North Carolina|Haywood County]],<br>[[North Carolina]], [[United States|U.S.]]
|nearest_city= [[Maggie Valley]], [[North Carolina]]
|nearest_city= [[Maggie Valley, North Carolina|Maggie Valley]]
| pushpin_map = USA North Carolina
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| map_caption = Location in the [[North Carolina]], [[United States]]
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|vertical=&nbsp; &nbsp;{{convert|740|ft|0}}
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|top_elevation= {{convert|5400|ft|0}}
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|base_elevation= {{convert|4660|ft|0}}
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|top_elevation= {{convert|5400|ft|m}}
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|base_elevation= {{convert|4600|ft|m}}
|skiable_area=
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|number_trails= 18 total <br>44% beginner <br>39% intermediate <br>17% advanced
|number_trails= 18 total <br>44% beginner <br>39% intermediate <br>17% advanced
|longest_run= "Upper and Lower Snowbird Trails" ~ 1,900 feet
|longest_run= ''Upper & Lower Snowbird'' {{convert|1900|ft|-1}}
|liftsystem= 5 total 1 quad chairlift, 1 triple chairlift, 1 double chairlift, 2 conveyor lifts
|liftsystem= 3 [[Chairlift|chairs]], 2 conveyor lifts
|terrainparks= 1
|terrainparks= 1
|snowfall= average 48 inches per year
|snowfall= {{convert|48|in|cm}}
|external_link= http://www.cataloochee.com
|external_link= [http://www.cataloochee.com cataloochee.com]
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'''Cataloochee Ski Area''' is located near [[Maggie Valley]], [[North Carolina]]. The area has eighteen ski slopes and trails. Approximately 44% of the slopes are rated beginner, 39% intermediate, and 17% advanced. With a top elevation of {{convert|5400|ft|m}}, Cataloochee has a maximum vertical drop of {{convert|740|ft|m}}. The slopes are accessed by three chair lifts and two carpet lifts. Typical of North Carolina ski areas, Cataloochee relies primarily on machine made snow for its slopes. Cataloochee is known for having one of the longest seasons in the southeast, and in 2008 it opened October 28. They average 125 days each season.
'''Cataloochee Ski Area''' is a ski area in the eastern [[United States]] in southwestern [[North Carolina]], near [[Maggie Valley, North Carolina|Maggie Valley]]. With eighteen ski slopes and trails, approximately 44% are rated beginner, 39% intermediate, and 17% advanced. Its top elevation is {{convert|5400|ft|0}} above [[sea level]], yielding a vertical drop of {{convert|740|ft|0}}. The slopes are accessed by three [[chairlifts]] and two [[carpet lift]]s.

[[File:Catchaira.jpg|thumb|Cataloochee on a -2 degree morning in January.]]

Typical of North Carolina ski areas, Cataloochee relies primarily on [[snowmaking]] for its slopes. Cataloochee is known for having one of the longest seasons in the southeast, and in 2008 it opened October 28. The average ski season lasts 125 days.

==Maps==
==Maps==
*[http://www.cataloochee.com/cataloochee_info/trail_map.php Trail Map.]
*[http://cataloochee.com/the-mountain/trail-map/ Trail Map.]


==References==
==External links==
*[http://www.cataloochee.com/ Cataloochee's Website]
*{{official website|http://www.cataloochee.com/}}
*[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gosmoky/2009/01/31/2nd-LIVE-IN-THE-SMOKIES-series-SKIING-in-the-Smokies-Cataloochee-Ski-Area Online 30 minute GoSmoky.com radio show episode on Cataloochee Ski Area]
*[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gosmoky/2009/01/31/2nd-LIVE-IN-THE-SMOKIES-series-SKIING-in-the-Smokies-Cataloochee-Ski-Area Online 30 minute GoSmoky.com radio show episode on Cataloochee Ski Area]


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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Haywood County, North Carolina]]
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[[Category:Visitor attractions in Haywood County, North Carolina]]
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in North Carolina]]
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in North Carolina]]




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Latest revision as of 03:32, 2 April 2024

Cataloochee Ski Area
Cataloochee Ski Area is located in North Carolina
Cataloochee Ski Area
Cataloochee Ski Area
Location in the North Carolina, United States
LocationHaywood County,
North Carolina, U.S.
Nearest major cityMaggie Valley
Coordinates35°33′47″N 83°05′24″W / 35.563°N 83.090°W / 35.563; -83.090
Vertical   740 feet (226 m)
Top elevation5,400 feet (1,646 m)
Base elevation4,660 feet (1,420 m)
Trails18 total
44% beginner
39% intermediate
17% advanced
Longest runUpper & Lower Snowbird 1,900 feet (580 m)
Lift system3 chairs, 2 conveyor lifts
Terrain parks1
Snowfall48 inches (120 cm)
Websitecataloochee.com

Cataloochee Ski Area is a ski area in the eastern United States in southwestern North Carolina, near Maggie Valley. With eighteen ski slopes and trails, approximately 44% are rated beginner, 39% intermediate, and 17% advanced. Its top elevation is 5,400 feet (1,646 m) above sea level, yielding a vertical drop of 740 feet (226 m). The slopes are accessed by three chairlifts and two carpet lifts.

Cataloochee on a -2 degree morning in January.

Typical of North Carolina ski areas, Cataloochee relies primarily on snowmaking for its slopes. Cataloochee is known for having one of the longest seasons in the southeast, and in 2008 it opened October 28. The average ski season lasts 125 days.

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