Mohawk Mountain ski area, Connecticut, Management Description <<< Back to Mohawk Mountain ski area main page   Mohawk Mountain ski area Management Says: In 1947, Skiing Hall of Fame member, Walt Schoenknecht, created Mohawk Mountain Ski Area amidst the beauty of the Southern Berkshire Mountain. The following winter he invented snowmaking, which is currently used at winter resorts throughout the world. Mohawk Mountain has remained a family business and a favorite destination for succeeding generations of families.Mohawk Mountain Ski Area is a private corporation working     in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection at Mohawk State Park. Mohawk State Forest has cross-country trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at the top of the mountain but are not maintained or connected with the Ski Area. Access is obtained off of Rt. 4 in Cornwall CT.     Hotels Near Mohawk Mountain ski area, Connecticut Blackberry River Inn, Norfolk 10.1 miles away The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington 10.9 miles away Tollgate Hill Inn, Litchfield 11.1 miles away Manor House, Norfolk 11.2 miles away Starbuck Inn, Kent 12.7 miles away Yankee Pedlar Inn, Torrington 13.5 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington 13.9 miles away Days Inn - Torrington, Torrington 14.2 miles away Homestead Inn, New Milford 14.8 miles away The Heritage Inn of Litchfield, New Milford 14.9 miles away Heritage Inn, New Milford 15.1 miles away Red Carpet Inn & Suites New Milford, New Milford 15.8 miles away The Cottages At Kent Road, New Milford 15.8 miles away Rocky River Inn, New Milford 15.8 miles away Hilltop House Bed and Breakfas, Amenia 16.7 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Mohawk Mountain ski area.   Ski Areas Near Mohawk Mountain ski area: Woodbury, Connecticut , 13 miles away    300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs    35% Expert & Adv.    35% Intermediate    30% Beginner Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 18 miles away    1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    60% Intermediate    20% Beginner Catamount, Massachusetts , 20 miles away    1000 foot drop, 7 lifts, 29 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    30% Beginner Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 24 miles away    400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    30% Beginner Thunder Ridge, New York , 25 miles away    500 foot drop, 4 lifts, 30 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    40% Beginner Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 26 miles away    625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    25% Intermediate    50% Beginner Mount Southington, Connecticut , 30 miles away    425 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs    25% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    25% Beginner Bousquet, Massachusetts , 30 miles away    750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    30% Beginner Blandford, Massachusetts , 33 miles away    465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs    10% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    40% Beginner Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 37 miles away    1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    20% Beginner   Whitewater Near Mohawk Mountain ski area: Shepaug River, Litchfield County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Route 341 to Route 67) Housatonic River, Litchfield County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 22.5 miles long (Falls Village Hydro to Kent) Housatonic River, Litchfield County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (below Falls Village Hydro Plant)   Trails Near Mohawk Mountain ski area: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Litchfield County , 13 miles away Mattatuck Trail, Litchfield County , 15 miles away Elbow Trail, Berkshire County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Mohawk Mountain ski area: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 62 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mohawk Mountain ski area: Stonybrook Golf Course, Litchfield , 7 miles away Quarry Veiw Golf Course, Canaan , 9 miles away Canaan Country Club, Canaan , 9 miles away

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