Hesperus Ski Center ski area, Mesa Verde, Colorado

Hesperus Ski Center ski area, Mesa Verde, Colorado

When I was a little kid we would come here sometimes if I remember correctly. It was a fun place. says Amber.

Hesperus Ski Center is a more petite than average ski area in possession of a more inviting than average height difference when compared to other US Rockies ski hills. A 700 foot vertical drop is of course not that much, but Hesperus Ski Center makes up for it by other means. With a skiable territory of 80 acres, it makes for an intimate skiing experience. This ski area has a comparatively humble set of

    ski runs and not too many ski lifts. The nearest ski hill in possession of a more sky-scraping height difference is 25 miles away. The snow covered mountains of the Mesa Verde is a view worth seeing. The inspiring 25 feet of seasonal snowfall is one of the reasons
this is such a great ski hill. Hesperus Ski Center has a much lower than average proportion of black and red ski slopes and a much higher than average share of intermediate or beginner ski runs. All the 5 slopes here are lovely. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, in this general region, you'll locate loads of ski resorts. Hesperus Ski Center is a good ski hill for young and old with a load of intermediate or beginner trails. A wonderful workout and just hanging out with your skiing mates are wonderful reasons to come.

The seasonal snowfall is stronger than average at this ski hill. Not too many hotels close by, you'll have to voyage a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations, you might end up sleeping in your automobile. A heap of skiers voyage up here from Durango, specially on the weekends. Snowboarding and skiing in this region is scores of fun all through the winter season. The Mesa Verde covered in good snow is a pure skiing and snowboarding paradise. Hesperus Ski Center is a relaxed place with a friendly personnel. The wintertime in Colorado is truly a wonderful time of year for skiing and snowboarding.

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at Hesperus Ski Center ski area
QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 700 feet

Total Runs: 5
- 20% Expert and Advanced
- 55% Intermediate Runs
- 25% Beginner Runs

Total Lifts: 2

Skiing Area: 80 acres
Annual snowfall: 25 feet

Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.298613
Longitude: -108.05531

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These outdoors activities are available near Hesperus Ski Center ski area.

Ski Areas Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area:

Purgatory, Colorado , 25 miles away
   2029 vertical feet
   85 runs - 11 lifts
   26% Expert & Adv.
   51% Intermediate
   23% Beginner

Telluride, Colorado , 37 miles away
   3845 vertical feet
   115 runs - 18 lifts
   41% Expert & Adv.
   36% Intermediate
   23% Beginner

Silverton, Colorado , 38 miles away
   1900 vertical feet
   1 runs - 1 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 39 miles away
   400 vertical feet
   3 runs - 1 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Wolf Creek, Colorado , 88 miles away
   1604 vertical feet
   77 runs - 7 lifts
   45% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Powderhorn, Colorado , 98 miles away
   1650 vertical feet
   44 runs - 4 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Whitewater Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area:

Animas River, La Plata County , 13 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (32nd St. Park to Purple Cliffs)

Animas River, La Plata County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Purple Cliffs to State line)

Hermosa Creek, La Plata County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Hermosa Park to US 550)

Trails Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area:

Highline Trail, La Plata , 9 miles away

Highline Loop Trail, Montezuma , 10 miles away

Goodhope Stock Driveway, La Plata , 12 miles away

National Parks Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area:

Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 25 miles away

Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 25 miles away