Cockaigne ski area, New York, Management Description <<< Back to Cockaigne ski area main page   Cockaigne ski area Management Says: Resort info Cockaigne occupies an enviable bit of topography - it sits a mere 18 miles downwind from Lake Erie and 1100 feet higher than the lake. The result is pretty much what you'd expect, snow, to the tune of 275'' a season on average. Nevertheless, 80% of the area's slopes and trails are further protected by snowmaking. So it's not unusual for Cockaigne to close for the season with all of its terrain open. Terrain     The 15 slopes and trails that make up the area's terrain range from wide (Is 300 feet wide enough for you?) to a very old-style New England 15 feet. The longest run, Johnny Cake, across Kandy Kaigne, to Sugar Plum Run, is just under three quarters of a mile. Three doubles and a surface lift provide the uphill capacity. Coming down, you'll find nearly half of Cockaigne's terrain rated intermediate and another 40% rated for beginners. This makes it a fine place to take a younger family or a family that doesn't have a chance to get out on the slopes very often. With good snow cover and conditions almost a certainty, it's a good bet that everyone will have fun. The name ''Cockaigne''       is reportedly Old French in origin, and means a ''place of ease and delicacies,'' hence the delicious names of the area's trails, which include Jelly Roll, Marzipan, Peach Cobbler, and Macaroon. There's a half pipe and terrain   park, and the area between Sugar Plum and Kandy Kaigne is nicely gladed. Down at the base is a full service lodge with rentals, a cafeteria, and the snowsports school. Cockaigne leaves the lights on and the lifts running most every night, but it is closed on Monday. The rolling hills of far western New York are a fine place to visit, and the area in and around Cherry Creek, where you'll find Cockaigne, are full of lodging, from Budget Inn to the historic William Seward Inn. There are a number of good dining options, too. For a view of Lake Erie in the winter, Lake Erie State Park, just south of Van Buren Point, is a fine vantage point.   Hotels Near Cockaigne ski area, New York Red Roof Inn Jamestown Falconer, Falconer 7.3 miles away Comfort Inn Jamestown, Jamestown 9.2 miles away Hampton Inn and Suites Jamestown, New York 9.3 miles away Clarion Hotel and Conference Center Downtown, Jamestown 10.2 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Jamestown, Jamestown 10.8 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Jamestown 11.6 miles away Days Inn Fredonia, Fredonia 14.1 miles away Comfort Inn Dunkirk, Dunkirk 14.4 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Dunkirk & Fredonia Inn, Dunkirk 14.5 miles away The White Inn, Fredonia 14.6 miles away White Inn, Fredonia 14.6 miles away The White Inn, Fredonia 14.7 miles away Clarion Hotel Marina & Conference Center, Dunkirk 16.4 miles away Dunkirk Motel, Dunkirk 17.3 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Cockaigne ski area Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cockaigne ski area.   Ski Areas Near Cockaigne ski area: Holimont, New York , 33 miles away    700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 50 runs    50% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    20% Beginner Holiday Valley, New York , 34 miles away    750 foot drop, 12 lifts, 52 runs    38% Expert & Adv.    27% Intermediate    35% Beginner Kissing Bridge, New York , 39 miles away    600 foot drop, 9 lifts, 37 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    20% Beginner Peek N Peak, New York , 41 miles away    400 foot drop, 10 lifts, 27 runs    10% Expert & Adv.    70% Intermediate    20% Beginner Swain, New York , 91 miles away    650 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    33% Intermediate    27% Beginner Ski Denton, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away    650 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs    32% Expert & Adv.    33% Intermediate    35% Beginner   Whitewater Near Cockaigne ski area: Whitewater Outfitter - Zoar Valley Canoe & Rafting, Cattaraugus County , 19 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Chautauqua Creek, Chatauqua County , 23 miles away, Class III - 14.5 miles long (Lyons Road to Lake Erie) Cattaraugus Creek - South Branch, Cattaragus County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Otto to main branch)   Golf Courses Near Cockaigne ski area: Breezewood Golf Links, Falconer , 4 miles away Tuscarora Golf Club, Jamestown , 10 miles away Tri-County Country Club, Forestville , 10 miles away

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