Cannon Mountain Ski Resort Guide
Cannon Mountain, United States
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,270m |
| Resort Height | 610m |
| Nearest Airports | Greenville and Asheville |
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Cannon Mountain
The ski area of Cannon Mountain is at an altitude of 610m.
Summary
Cannon Mountain has direct access to 39 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Cannon Mountain offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Cannon Mountain is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Cannon Mountain.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Cannon Mountain is 3km long and the most difficult run is the 'Tram Line Trail'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Cannon Mountain?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 1 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Cannon Mountain Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 20 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 26 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 60km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Cannon Mountain Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,270m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 610m |
| Resort Altitude (Cannon Mountain) | 610m |
| Max Vertical | 660m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NE
Cannon Mountain has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Cannon Mountain?
This ski resort is in Rabun, Georgia, United States.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Cannon Mountain is Greenville, 111 minutes drive away.
Asheville, Atlanta, Chattanooga and Knoxville airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 6,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Cannon Mountain open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (Normally opens Friday after Thanksgiving), and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
