Mount Southington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Southington Ski Area |
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Mount Southington's Stardust, Avalanche and Thunderbolt ski lifts and trails lit at night.
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| Location | Mount Southington, Plantsville, Connecticut |
| Nearest city | Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41°34′56″N 72°55′33″W / 41.58235°N 72.92587°W |
| Vertical | 425 feet (130 m) |
| Top elevation | 525 feet (160 m) |
| Base elevation | 100 feet (30 m) |
| Skiable area | 51 acres (0.21 km2) |
| Runs | 14 |
| Longest run | .08 miles (0.13 km) |
| Lift system | 7 Lifts: 2 Triple Chairs, 2 Double Chairs, 1 Handle Tow, 2 Carpet Lifts |
| Terrain parks | 1 |
| Snowfall | 40 inches (100 cm) |
| Snowmaking | 100% |
| Night skiing | 100% |
Mount Southington Ski Area is a fun place to ski and snowboard. It is located in Plantsville, Connecticut, on Mount Vernon Road. It's a popular spot for winter sports in the area.
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Hitting the Slopes: What to Expect
Mount Southington offers a great skiing and snowboarding experience. The ski season usually runs from December to mid-March. Sometimes, warm winter rain can end the season a bit early.
Trails and Lifts
The mountain has 14 different trails for all skill levels.
- There are six easy trails, marked with a Green Circle. These are great for beginners!
- Four trails are a bit harder, marked with a Blue Square. These are for intermediate skiers.
- Two trails are the most challenging, marked with a Black Diamond. These are for expert skiers.
To get up the mountain, there are seven different lifts:
- Two double chairs
- Two triple chairs
- One rope tow for the Children's Learning Area
- Two Magic Carpets in the beginner and children's areas
Operating Hours
You can enjoy the slopes almost all day and night!
- On Saturdays and Sundays, the runs are open from 9 AM to 10 PM.
- From Monday to Friday, they are open from 10 AM to 10 PM.
A Look Back: Mountain History
Mount Southington has changed over the years to make skiing even better.
Past Lifts
The beginner area used to have a J-bar lift. This was a type of surface lift. In 2001, it was replaced with a double chairlift. This made it easier for people to get up the hill.
The mountain also once had two T-bar lifts. These were on the Stardust Trail. They were removed in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
New Chairlift
After the 2008-2009 ski season, the mountain removed its last two T-bar lifts. These were lifts #4 and #5. They were replaced with a brand new Partek Triple Chairlift. This new chairlift follows a similar path to the old T-bars. However, it goes all the way to the top of the mountain. The old T-bars only went partway up.
