Top Places To Go Snowboarding in the Northeast

The Northeast is full of great places to go snowboarding, from snuggly ski lodges to intense mountain trails. Here are some of our favorite spots.

Whiteface Mountain

Wilmington, N.Y.

Having served as the host of the alpine skiing competitions for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, Whiteface Mountain has Olympic-quality amenities for people who love winter sports. New to snowboarding? You can take part in one of the on-site skiing and snowboarding classes for beginners. If you already know what you’re doing on the board, however, you might want to tackle the longest single intermediate run in the Northeast. With miles and miles of groomed cruisers, side country trails and 98% snowmaking coverage, you’ll be able to snowboard to your heart’s content. If you’re taking a break, try exploring the lakeside Olympic Village or bobsledding down the Olympic track.

Mountain Creek Resort 

Vernon Township, N.J.

With ride-on progression boxes, large street-style rails and 50 ft. jumps, Mountain Creek’s terrain parks are great for snowboarders of all abilities to practice their jibbing, jumps and tricks. And as the largest ski area in New Jersey, everything you need is on-site, including lodging and dining. Make the most of your trip and take a lesson, hit the slopes at night or go snow tubing. Here, they take winter fun to the next level.

Mohawk Mountain

Cornwall, Conn.

It doesn’t matter if snow is in the forecast, Mohawk Mountain always has good powder on its 26 trails. It had better – the resort was founded by snowmaking pioneer Walter Schoenknecht. Snowboarding lessons and packages are available for all levels and include rental equipment, lessons and lift tickets. During your visit, take advantage of special night rates and snow tubing. Located next to Mohawk State Forest, cross-country trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing can also be found at the top of the mountain.

Stowe Mountain Resort

Stowe, Vt.

At Stowe Mountain Resort, you’ll find Mount Mansfield, the tallest mountain in Vermont, and Spruce Peak. Between the two mountains, Stowe has something for everybody. It offers ski and snowboarding lessons for newbies, four double-trails, intermediate cruisers, cross-country skiing and more. Snowboarders will especially enjoy the terrain parks featuring jumps, rails, boxes and snow features. With 116 different trails to choose from, you’ll never get bored. You can also try snowshoeing, ice skating or visiting the picturesque Spruce Peak Village

Killington Resort

Killington, Vt.

Snowboarders will go wild for the “Beast of the East,” which is home to six peaks, six terrain parks and 155 trails. It’s one of the best places to go snowboarding on the East Coast. Killington’s Woodward Mountain Park was even ranked as the No. 1 terrain park in the East by Snowboarder Magazine in 2020. One of their terrain parks, The Stash, features a 500-foot-long superpipe with 18-foot walls. Beginners can enjoy snowboarding and skiing classes and try their hand at beginner-friendly parks like the Progression Park and Lil’ Stash. It even has Snowshed, a mountain dedicated solely to beginners. With a snow season that can span from late October to late May, Killington often boasts the longest season in the Northeast.

Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton Mountain, Vt.

Want to snowboard down history? Stratton Mountain Resort is widely recognized as the home of snowboarding on the East Coast, and was one of the first areas in the U.S. to allow snowboarding on its mountain. It’s the home of the first snowboarding school and the birthplace of the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships. Here, you’ll find 99 trails, four terrain parks, skiing and snowboarding classes, snowtubing, snowshoeing, ice skating, fat bike rentals and an epic superpipe. It’s easily one of the top places for snowboarding in the world.

Sugarloaf

Carrabassett Valley, Maine

Sugarloaf is the biggest ski area in all of New England, featuring more than 1,000 acres and 162 trails. Intermediate to experienced snowboarders and skiers will love the lift-serviced above-treeline experience at the Snowfields and the rugged snowcat-serviced Burnt Mountain Cat Skiing. There are also six terrain parks for freestylers. Beginners won’t feel left out, though. In addition to snowboarding and skiing classes, Sugarloaf offers a range of beginner-level trails and parks. There’s also lots of other winter activities, like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, fat biking, ski biking and Nordic skiing.

Sunday River

Newry, Maine

Sunday River is about two hours away from Sugarloaf, and almost as big! It boasts eight peaks and seven terrain parks for skiers and snowboarders to choose from. The best part? All eight peaks are open to snowboarding. Don’t get intimidated, though. This is an incredibly beginner-friendly resort, with a SnowSports School that offers lessons in snowboarding, skiing and ski biking. Sunday River also features Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing, dog sledding and even ice climbing. That’s a lot of different ways to get cold.

Jiminy Peak

Hancock, Mass.

Nestled in the picturesque Berkshires, Jiminy Peak offers 45 trails and three terrain parks for winter sports. Check out the twisting mountain coaster, snowshoeing trails and massive fire pit. One of the coolest things about Jiminy Peak is its commitment to sustainability – it even has its own wind turbine!

Loon Mountain

Lincoln, N.H.

Are you loony for snowboarding? Loon Mountain, located just two hours away from Boston, is home to 61 trails, six terrain parks and a superpipe. If you’re looking for even more fun, you can go zip lining, cross-country skiing, snow tubing, ice skating or snowshoeing. There are also private and group lessons for all age groups.

For more winter fun, check out our favorite skiing and snow tubing destinations. And remember, AAA members can save at ski resorts nationwide.

Where’s your favorite place to go snowboarding? Tell us in the comments.