Shanty Creek   Good ski hill, I go there a lot with my buddies. There are a lot of other ski hills around here but we keep going back to this one, the other ones are good too we just feel home at this one I suppose. says Brian. Shanty Creek has an ok selection of trails and a reasonable total of lifts. No other ski mountain for 21 miles has a more sky-scraping drop from top to bottom. There's 400 acres of ski terrain, and it's all in wonderful condition. Shanty Creek     has an average part of black and red slopes and an average proportion of blue and green trails. The yearly snowfall is roughly average at this ski mountain. There's a trailmap of Shanty Creek on this page for your reference. There are 10 ski lifts here, and they are enjoyable to catch a ride with. This ski mountain has 49 ski trails that you could ski on; it's a great array. The 450 foot drop is unsurprisingly not that much to boast about, but Shanty Creek has so many other magnificent features. Shanty Creek is a great ski hill having a roughly average drop when you compare it to other ski mountains in the region. Getting a little good exercise and a chance to spend some time in the       wilderness outclasses anything. You get many skiers going up here from Cadillac on snow-white weekends. This ski mountain receives so much ice cold snow, 17 feet annually, and that is a fantastically magnificent depth. The wintertime   months in Michigan is so picturesque for skiing or snowboarding. This ski hill has a tremendous diversity of trails; it's impossible to get bored here. If you'll be sleeping in a hotel, you're in luck, hotels are available in the neighborhood of the base zone, and if you make reservations prior to departure, you're all set. The snowboarding and the skiing in this part of the country is a great thing to do during the season. Special features: Halfpipe and 3 terrain parks, tubing park, lessons and clinics for all ages Shanty Creek ski area management's own description          Hotels Near Shanty Creek ski area, Michigan Cedar River Village, Bellaire .4 miles away Summit Village, Bellaire .4 miles away CHIEF GOLF COTTAGES, Bellaire .6 miles away LEGEND COTTAGE CONDOS, Bellaire .7 miles away Applesauce Inn B&B, Bellaire 2.4 miles away Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfas, Bellaire 2.4 miles away HAWKS EYE CLUBHOUSE CONDOS, Bellaire 2.5 miles away Schuss Village, Mancelona 3.6 miles away Econo Lodge Kalkaska, Kalkaska 10.2 miles away Cairn House Bed and Breakfast, Elk Rapids 16.2 miles away Water Street Inn, Boyne City 17.3 miles away Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls 20.4 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Shanty Creek ski area Stats Detailed Stats Management Description Description of Shanty Creek ski area submitted by ski area management. Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Shanty Creek ski area.   Ski Areas Near Shanty Creek ski area: Boyne Mountain, Michigan , 21 miles away    500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 60 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    41% Intermediate    29% Beginner Boyne Highlands, Michigan , 31 miles away    552 foot drop, 10 lifts, 54 runs    34% Expert & Adv.    29% Intermediate    37% Beginner Nubs Nob, Michigan , 32 miles away    427 foot drop, 10 lifts, 53 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    30% Beginner Hanson Hills, Michigan , 33 miles away    225 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs    10% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    50% Beginner Skyline Ski Slide, Michigan , 38 miles away    210 foot drop, 5 lifts, 14 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    70% Intermediate    10% Beginner Treetops, Michigan , 41 miles away    225 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    30% Beginner Caberfae Peaks, Michigan , 50 miles away    485 foot drop, 6 lifts, 34 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    30% Intermediate    40% Beginner Homestead, Michigan , 54 miles away    320 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    53% Intermediate    27% Beginner Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Michigan , 60 miles away    375 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs    23% Expert & Adv.    53% Intermediate    24% Beginner Cannonsburg, Michigan , 95 miles away    250 foot drop, 12 lifts, 18 runs    15% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    35% Beginner   Whitewater Near Shanty Creek ski area: Bear River, Emmet County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Petoskey)   National Parks Near Shanty Creek ski area: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire - MI , 59 miles away   Golf Courses Near Shanty Creek ski area: Legend Golf Course, Bellaire , 0 miles away Chief Golf Course, Bellaire , 1 miles away Hawk's Eye Golf Club, Bellaire , 1 miles away

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