Tanglwood Resort Profile

Resort photo

Tanglwood Ski Area

Tafton, Pennsylvania

Vertical drop:	415 feet
Skiable acres:	35
Longest run:	0.75 miles
Trails:	9

A small ski area in the Poconos, Tanglwood caters mostly to families. Tanglwood is an “inverted” resort, with the lodge located at the top of the mountain. Two double lifts and one beginner tow service skiers and snowboarders, while another tow lifts services Tanglwood’s snow tubing area. Tanglwood offers night skiing on certain nights of the week. Tanglwood has been in operation for more than forty years.

Note: Tanglwood was not open for the 2007-2008 winter season. Over the summer of 2008, new owners purchased Tanglwood, and re-opened the area for the 2008-2009 winter season. However, Tanglwood was once again closed for the 2010-2011 winter season.

November, 2011 update: As of November 12, 2011, it appears unlikely that Tanglwood will open for the 2011-2012 winter season. DCSki has been unable to reach Tanglwood’s web site, and readers report that the ski area once again changed hands in the fall of 2011. Before making a trip, please contact the resort to verify operating conditions.

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Key Statistics

Resort Name:	Tanglwood Ski Area
Vertical Drop:	415 feet
Trails:	9 Trails: 20% beginner 60% intermediate 20% expert
Skiable Acres:	35
Longest Run:	0.75 miles
Lifts:	4 (2 doubles, 1 rope tow)

Night Skiing:	Night skiing available only on certain nights of the week; check with resort for current operating hours.
Terrain Park:	Yes
Tubing Park:	Two runs serviced by a rope tow.
Address:	192 Paper Birch; South Tafton, PA 18464
Phone:	570-226-9780
Social Media:
Web Site:	http://www.skitanglwood.com/
Directions:	Via Google Maps

Trail Map

Getting to Tanglwood Ski Area

Estimated Distances from Major Cities
Baltimore, MD	4 hours	233 miles
Washington, DC	4 hours, 45 minutes	274 miles
Arlington, VA	4 hours, 45 minutes	274 miles
Richmond, VA	6 hours, 20 minutes	372 miles
Pittsburgh, PA	5 hours, 30 minutes	312 miles
Harrisburg, PA	2 hours, 35 minutes	153 miles
Philadelphia, PA	2 hours, 40 minutes	156 miles
Charleston, WV	8 hours, 5 minutes	514 miles
Raleigh, NC	9 hours	549 miles
Charlotte, NC	10 hours	627 miles

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Weather near Tanglwood

4:53 pm on December 26 / Mount Pocono, Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport

26° F

Fair

Humidity:	66%	Visibility:	10.00
Wind Speed:	3 mph	Sunrise:	7:26 a.m.
Barometer:	30.33 in	Sunset:	4:37 p.m.
Dewpoint:	16 °F

Excellent snowmaking conditions right now.

Tonight

Low: 15°

Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

Friday

High: 38°

Partly Sunny

Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Low: 27°

Chance of Freezing Rain then Chance of Rain/Freezing Rain

A chance of freezing rain before 2am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain between 2am and 4am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

High: 43°

Rain Likely

Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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

News about Tanglwood

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December 1, 2021 - The Mid-Atlantic ski season is already underway, and additional ski areas are scheduled to come on-line the weekend of December 4-5. DCSki presents a complete roundup of open — and soon-to-open — ski areas in this December 1, 2021 update. Above, Pennsylvania’s Seven Springs Resort has been laying down snow in preparation for a December 4 opening.

The Mid-Atlantic Ski Season Kicks Off

December 14, 2017 - The past week saw the arrival of cold temperatures, and the dip in Mercury allowed ski areas to fire up their snowguns. Although lifts have already started running at several resorts, by the end of the December 16-17 weekend nearly every ski resort in the Mid-Atlantic will have kicked off its 2017-2018 winter season. DCSki has the latest opening information here.

Who’s Open? A Detailed Look at Mid-Atlantic Ski Areas

March 17, 2008 - Spring is a mixed blessing: Mid-Atlantic resorts begin to close one by one, but the weather is nice and the rates can’t be beat. DCSki provides a detailed look at the current operating status of Mid-Atlantic ski areas.

Results of the 2008 DCSki Annual Survey: Top Resorts in the Mid-Atlantic

February 22, 2008 - During January, DCSki asked its readers to complete a survey, ranking Mid-Atlantic ski areas in a number of categories. Over 100 readers filled out this detailed survey, providing a measurement of what local resorts are doing well, and what they could be doing better. We also asked readers to cast a critical eye on DCSki itself. The results are in, so kick back, relax, and see if you agree with readers’ picks for best resort in various categories.

Who’s Open? A Detailed Look at Mid-Atlantic Ski Areas

March 20, 2007 - The season isn’t over - far from it. Thanks to a dumping of natural snow this past weekend, many mid-Atlantic ski areas are in prime form as the end of March nears. A few resorts have thrown in the towel, but the majority of mid-Atlantic resorts will remain open through this weekend, with some aiming to stay open until April 1 or later. DCSki provides a complete roundup as of March 20, 2007.

Resorts Gear Up for Season: A Complete Roundup

December 7, 2006 - Low temperatures in early December have allowed mid-Atlantic ski resorts to fire up the guns and prepare for their season openings. This detailed story provides opening plans for over 30 resorts in the mid-Atlantic region.

DCSki Adds Coverage of Tanglwood

November 12, 2006 - DCSki has added coverage of Pennsylvania’s Tanglwood Ski Area. The Poconos ski area has a vertical of 415 feet and 8 trails. DCSki now offers a detailed Resort Profile for Tanglwood and will cover news, events, and bargains related to the ski area.