Information on Shawnee Mountain:
Shawnee Mountain, located in the Poconos, is the closest major Pennsylvania ski area to metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Shawnee's 23 slopes and trails, variety of beginner and intermediate runs, tremendous lift capacity (12,600 per hour) and commitment to snowmaking and grooming make it a great family destination. Shawnee Mountain is always among the earliest Pocono ski areas to open, usually for Thanksgiving weekend. A powerful snowmaking system covers 100 percent of all slopes and trails, and 95 percent of the slopes are illuminated for night skiing. Groups and senior citizens can take advantage of discounts as well as many other affordable packages. The towns of Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg also offer a wide range of lodging accommodations, restaurants and shopping.
Shawnee Mountain Lift closing and opening times:
Weekday: 9am - 10pm Weekend: 8am - 10pm Half Day: 12:30pm - 5pm Night: 4pm - 10pm
Length of Season:
25-Nov-05 to 30-Mar-06
Types and number of lifts:
7 Double Chairs;1 Triple Chair;1 Quad Chair
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 23
Elevation at base 650 feet and elevation at summit is 1350 feet.
Skiing Options at Shawnee Mountain:
Night Skiing: yes
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Shawnee Mountain:
From Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Take Interstate 83 to Harrisburg; Interstate 81 north. To Interstate 78 east to Route 22 east past Allentown. To Route 33 north into Interstate 80 east. To PA exit 52, Route 209 north. Follow Shawnee Mountain signs.
Alternate route to Shawnee Mountain:
From Harrisburg, PA Take Interstate 78 east to Route 22 east past Allentown. To Route 33 north into Interstate 80 east. To PA exit 52, Route 209 north. Follow Shawnee Mountain signs.
From Metro New York & North. New Jersey Take Interstate 80, 75 miles to PA exit 52, Route 209 north. Follow Shawnee Mountain signs.
From Philadelphia Take the Northeast extension to Route 22 east exit in Allentown. Follow Route 22 east to Route 33 north into Interstate 80 east. To PA exit 52, Route 209 north. Follow Shawnee Mountain signs.
From Shore Points & Southern New Jersey Take Garden State Parkway north to 287 north to Interstate 80 west. To PA exit 52, Route 209 north. Follow Shawnee Mountain signs.
From Trenton and Central New Jersey Take Route 31 north to Route 46 west to Interstate 80 west. To PA exit 52 to Route 209 north. Follow Shawnee Mountain signs.
Contact Information:
570 421-7231
800 233-4218
800 752-4963
http://www.ShawneeMt.com
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