Cataloochee Ski Area
Appearance
Cataloochee | |
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Location | Haywood County, North Carolina, USA |
Nearest major city | Maggie Valley, North Carolina |
Top elevation | 5,400 feet (1,600 m) |
Base elevation | 4,600 feet (1,400 m) |
Trails | 14 total 25% beginner 50% intermediate 25% advanced |
Longest run | "Lower Snowbird" ~ 1,900 feet |
Lift system | 5 total (1 quad chair, 1 triple chairs, 1 double chairs, 2 surface) |
Website | http://www.cataloochee.com |
Cataloochee is a ski area located near Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The area has fourteen ski slopes and trails. Approximately 25% of the slopes are rated beginner, 50% intermediate, and 25% advanced. With a top elevation of 5,400 feet (1,600 m), Cataloochee has a maximum vertical drop of 740 feet (230 m). The slopes are accessed by five chair lifts and two carpet lifts. Typical of North Carolina ski areas, Cataloochee relies primarily on man-made snow for its slopes.