Shawnee Peak Bridgton, Maine

Vertical: 1,300 ft. Avg. Snowfall: 90-110 in. Base Elevation: 600 ft. Snowmaking: 98% Lifts: 1 Quad, 2 triple chairs, 1 double, and 1 surface lift Trails: 61 trails, 239 acres

Shawnee Peak is a popular spot for Portlanders being that it is only 45 minutes away from Downtown Portland. Shawnee is also very affordable, and offers night skiing. In fact they bill themselves as New England's largest night skiing facility; they provide top to bottom skiing on 17 trails. Their motto "Sneak to the Peak" also applies to those staying in the North Conway area, Bridgton is only 18 miles away. Shawnee Peak produces a good supply of machine-made snow and consistent grooming on their predominantly intermediate cruisers.

Getting There: Shawnee Peak ski area is located 6 miles east of Bridgton, and 18 miles east of North Conway, New Hampshire. From the south, take I-95 (Maine Turnpike) north to Portland, Exit 8, then Route 302 west to the resort. From North Conway, take Route 302 east.

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