Big Boulder Resort Profile and Ski Guide

About the mountain

Overview

Located near Lake Harmony in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, Big Boulder offers a relatively compact ski area with a 475-foot vertical drop, night skiing, and terrain parks. The mountain is a popular choice for beginners and families, while its freestyle features attract skiers and snowboarders looking to spend time in the parks.

Big Boulder has a long history in Pennsylvania skiing. The slopes began as part of the Split Rock Club in the 1940s, and Big Boulder became Pennsylvania’s first commercial ski area in 1947. Early experiments with artificial snow helped establish the mountain’s reputation for snowmaking, which remains important during the Poconos’ variable winters.

Big Boulder and nearby Jack Frost are sister ski areas located less than 12 miles apart. Big Boulder emphasizes learning terrain, freestyle skiing and snowboarding, and evening operations; Jack Frost offers a different mix of trails for a combined Pocono ski trip. Both resorts joined Vail Resorts in 2019 and participate in the Epic Pass program.

Big Boulder received two new fixed-grip quad chairlifts in 2022, replacing older equipment. The resort has also invested in snowmaking equipment and slope lighting. Its current published mountain statistics list 19 trails, seven lifts, and two terrain parks.

Snow tubing is another winter attraction at Big Boulder. Visitors can find vacation homes, condominiums, and hotels around Lake Harmony and elsewhere in the Pocono Mountains.

Photo provided by Jack Frost Big Boulder.

At a glance

Mountain & Resort Details

Terrain

Mountain

Vertical Drop: 475 feet
Base Elevation: 1,700 feet
Peak Elevation: 2,175 feet
Skiable Acres: 55
Longest Run: 2,900 feet
Trails: 19
Trail Mix: 37% beginner 19% intermediate 44% expert

Experience

Skiing & Amenities

Lifts: 7 (Seven lifts reported by the resort, including two fixed-grip quad chairlifts installed in 2022; current full lift breakdown not published.)
Night Skiing: Yes
Terrain Park: Two terrain parks; features and availability vary with conditions.
Tubing Park: Dedicated snow tubing area with multiple lanes and conveyor lift access.

Plan your visit

Contact & Links

Address: 375 Big Boulder Drive
Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Phone: (570) 443-8425
Directions: Get directions →
Website: Official resort website
Social: Facebook Instagram

Beyond ski season

Summer Activities

Big Boulder primarily operates as a winter ski area. In warmer months, visitors to the surrounding Lake Harmony region can enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and golf. Hickory Run State Park, a short drive away, offers hiking trails and other outdoor recreation.

Plan your day

Trail Map

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Getting There

Estimated Drive Times

Baltimore, MD 3 hours, 15 minutes 195 miles Washington, DC 4 hours 237 miles Arlington, VA 4 hours 236 miles Richmond, VA 5 hours, 40 minutes 335 miles Pittsburgh, PA 4 hours, 50 minutes 275 miles Harrisburg, PA 1 hour, 55 minutes 115 miles Philadelphia, PA 1 hour, 50 minutes 107 miles Charleston, WV 7 hours, 25 minutes 477 miles Raleigh, NC 8 hours, 20 minutes 511 miles Charlotte, NC 9 hours, 20 minutes 590 miles

Mountain forecast

Weather

Weather near Big Boulder

11:53 am on November 8 / Pocono Mountains Regional Airport

49° F

Fair

Humidity:	61%	Visibility:	10.00
Wind Speed:	18 mph	Sunrise:	6:40 a.m.
Barometer:	29.85 in	Sunset:	4:51 p.m.
Dewpoint:	36 °F

Doesn't look like it's cold enough for snowmaking. No snowmaking

This Afternoon

High: 55°

Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Low: 36°

Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday

High: 51°

Chance of Rain then Partly Sunny

A chance of rain, mainly between 9am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Low: 33°

Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather supplied by the National Weather Service. Errors or reporting delays may be possible.

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