Hesperus Ski Center ski area, Mesa Verde, Colorado

Hesperus Ski Center ski area, Mesa Verde, Colorado

The nearest ski mountain featuring a more sky-scraping elevation difference is 115 miles away. This is a small-size ski area featuring a relatively petite elevation difference when you compare it to other ski mountains in the region. The skiable area being 80 acres, it's fantastically pleasant and relaxed. This ski area gets blanketed by so much beautiful snow, 25 feet per winter, and that is a very tremendous depth. The 700 foot altitude difference is of course not that much to brag about, but all the other magnificent

    attributes of Hesperus Ski Center compensate for it. Skiing and snowboarding here in Colorado is a wonderful thing to do through the ski season. All the 5 slopes here are enjoyable to ski on. This ski area has a much lower than average fraction of expert and advanced
runs and a much higher than average share of green and blue slopes. Good exercise and spending some quality time in the wilderness will have you returning. Hesperus Ski Center has a small selection of slopes and not many ski lifts. The snow covered highlands of the Mesa Verde give this ski hill a fantastically tremendous view. This ski mountain receives heavier snowfall than the local average every winter season. Hesperus Ski Center is a petite ski hill with a friendly workforce. A lot of skiers from Durango like to

ski here. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, there are scores of delightful ski resorts for that around here. Hesperus Ski Center is a great place for everybody with scores of green and blue trails for learners. The Mesa Verde in wintertime is a fantastically tremendous place if you enjoy skiing or snowboarding. When this part of Colorado is covered in good snow; it is truly a tremendous time of year for skiing or snowboarding. Not too many hotels close at hand, you'll have to travel a bit to get to one, but you'd better book before you go as these hotels fill up fast.

Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.298613
Longitude: -108.05531

Best Western Durango Inn And Suites, Durango
11 miles away
An outdoor adventure is only steps away at this comfortable, unique Colorado hotel! Discover what Colorado can offer at the outdoors-oriented Best Western Durango Inn and Suites. Nestled on a hills...

Residence Inn By Marriott Durango, Durango
12 miles away
Newly renovated, located 1/4 mile west of the US 550 and Hwy 160 W intersection. 1/2 mile from Historic Downtown Durango....
QUICK STATS
Elevation drop: 700 feet
Expert and advanced runs: 20 %
Intermediate runs: 55 %
Beginner runs: 25 %
Runs: 5
Lifts: 2
Annual snowfall: 25 feet
Skiing Area: 80 acres
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Hesperus Ski Center ski area Trail Map:

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

Ski Areas Near Hesperus Ski Center ski area:

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

Telluride, Colorado , 37 miles away
   3530 vertical feet
   84 runs - 16 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   38% Intermediate
   24% Beginner

Silverton, Colorado , 38 miles away
   3000 vertical feet
   1 runs - 1 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 43 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
   27 runs - 4 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 115 miles away
   2100 vertical feet
   15 runs - 3 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Crested Butte, Colorado , 116 miles away
   3062 vertical feet
   85 runs - 14 lifts
   41% Expert & Adv.
   44% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 126 miles away
   2010 vertical feet
   67 runs - 4 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 133 miles away
   3635 vertical feet
   131 runs - 4 lifts
   52% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   18% 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

Transfer Trail, Montezuma , 14 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