Your online resource for the Smoky Mountains
As North Carolina’s first ski area (established in 1961), Cataloochee Ski Area is a top winter destination nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains near Maggie Valley. Boasting one of the longest ski seasons in the Southeast, Cataloochee uses advanced, 100% snowmaking capabilities across 18 slopes and trails to deliver reliable snow sports conditions from late autumn through early spring.
Peak Elevation: 5,400 ft (1,646 m)
Base Elevation: 4,660 ft (1,420 m)
Vertical Drop: 740 ft (226 m)
Skiable Trails: 18 trails (44% Beginner, 39% Intermediate, 17% Advanced)
Lifts: 3 chairlifts and 2 carpet lifts
The Cat Cage Terrain Park features rails, boxes, jibs, and jumps for freestyle skiers and riders.
Certified PSIA and AASI instructors offer group and private lessons for all skill levels, including specialized programs like the CAT Trackers program for kids.
Includes full rental equipment services (4,000+ sets available), a gear shop, a cozy fireplace, an on-mountain restaurant serving three meals daily, and a lounge.
Located down the mountain along main Soco Road in Maggie Valley, offering up to 12 snow-tubing lanes and a carpet lift for family-friendly winter fun.
Cataloochee Ski and Sports (located at 3434 Soco Road) allows guests to pick up rental gear, jackets, bibs, helmets, and lift tickets the evening prior to skip morning lines.
1080 Ski Lodge Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-0285
Partnered with the Indy Pass program.
cataloochee.com