Shawnee Mountain

Shawnee Mountain is a family-oriented ski area in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, near East Stroudsburg and the New Jersey border. Its 23 trails cover 125 skiable acres with a 700-foot vertical drop. Beginners have dedicated learning terrain near the base, while intermediate and advanced skiers can explore runs from the summit.

Shawnee has built much of its reputation around instruction, with children’s programs and lessons for first-time skiers and snowboarders. The mountain’s longest trail, Pennsylvania, provides a gentler route from near the summit; more challenging choices include Renegade and Lower Arrowhead. A high-speed detachable quad serves the mountain alongside other chairlifts and beginner conveyors.

Snowmaking covers all 23 trails, with approximately 80% of the system automated. Night skiing is offered on selected evenings, generally Wednesday through Sunday during the main winter season. Freestyle skiers and snowboarders have two terrain parks: the introductory Country Club Park and the more advanced Delaware Park.

Shawnee also operates the Pocono Plunge snow tubing park, with up to six chutes and two conveyor lifts. Its location makes it a popular day-trip destination for families from northern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and the New York metropolitan area.