China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit   Sierra Summit is a great place for a one day ski trip. It has enough variety to keep you from getting bored eventhough it's not a very large mountain. It has loads of fun challenging runs and some nice easy runs to keep the wife and kids happy too Says Bob. China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit gets covered by higher than average snow each ski season. This ski hill has an ok diversity of runs and a decent pick of good ski lifts. China Peak - formerly     Sierra Summit has the largest drop for 123 miles. This ski hill has 420 acres of skiable terrain, and it's all blanketed by ice cold snow. The 1,679 feet of height difference is relatively okay; China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit makes great use of it. This ski resort has a much higher than average share of red and black runs and a much lower than average share of beginner and intermediate runs. The snowboarding and the skiing in California is loads of fun the whole winter. China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit is a more petite than average ski mountain having a height difference that's more or less average compared to other west coast ski areas. These runs may get psychotic sometimes;   but if you are in need of adrenaline you are. The 11 ski lifts here are in tremendous shape. The fantastic 25 feet of yearly snowfall is one of the greatest characteristics of this ski hill. All in all there are 45 ski trails to choose from; there are sufficient ski trails for every skill. The Central Sierra Nevada and its peaks make for a good landscape. Not too many places to stay nearby, you'll have to go a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations before you go, you're all set. The charming snow covered Central Sierra Nevada peaks are an extraordinarily good place if you enjoy skiing and snowboarding. China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit has a good mixture of ski runs; there's absolutely no way to get bored here. The wintertime vista of the California peaks and the good feeling of zipping down the trails are guaranteed to keep you returning. In winter the California peaks are a good place for skiing and snowboarding. A bit of exercise and just being on the slopes for a while will make you happy you came. Given that you're on this page you are probably into skiing or snowboarding, either way, around here, you'll encounter loads of nice ski resorts. It's always cool to ski here at China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit where heaps of the ski runs push the limits of even the best skiers. Special features: Three terrain parks with custom boxes and rails, family fun zones with jumps and rollers for those just starting out on freestyle terrain. China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit ski area management's own description          Hotels Near China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit ski area, Central Sierra Nevada, California Elliott House Bed And Breakfa, Shaver Lake 13.2 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Port Hueneme 17.2 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit ski area Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Management Description Description of China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit ski area submitted by ski area management. Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit ski area.   Ski Areas Near China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit ski area: Mammoth Mountain, California , 25 miles away    3100 foot drop, 27 lifts, 156 runs    35% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    25% Beginner June Mountain, California , 30 miles away    2580 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    45% Intermediate    35% Beginner Badger Pass, California , 42 miles away    540 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs    5% Expert & Adv.    55% Intermediate    40% Beginner Dodge Ridge, California , 76 miles away    1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs    20% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    40% Beginner Bear Valley, California , 92 miles away    1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs    35% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    25% Beginner Shirley Meadow, California , 94 miles away    600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    30% Beginner   Whitewater Near China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit ski area: Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 7 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Dinkey Dome to Dinkey Campgrounds) Dinkey Creek, Fresno County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road) San Joaquin River, Madera / Fresno County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse)   Trails Near China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit ski area: Red Mountain Trail, Fresno , 3 miles away,  16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference Deep Creek Trail, Fresno , 16 miles away,  8 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Bobs Flat Trail, Fresno , 19 miles away, 5.3 hiking miles, 1872 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near China Peak - formerly Sierra Summit ski area: Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 34 miles away Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 40 miles away