Elk Ridge Ski and Recreation area - Arizona

Elk Ridge Ski and Recreation area
New Name, New Ownership, Same Great Mountain...

Under new ownership! Come check out the NEW lodge, lift rennovations, and more exciting changes... all at ELK RIDGE SKI AREA in Williams, Arizona!

Elk Ridge Ski Area is a family oriented ski, snowboard and tubing recreation area. Nestled at the southwestern entrance to the Grand Canyon, Elk Ridge offers spectacular views. From Elk Ridge, you are minutes away from the city of Williams, Arizona.

Come visit for skiing, snowboarding and tubing during the winter months. Soon they will add new services like horseback riding, guided tours and Grand Canyon packages! Have you ridden the historic train in Williams AZ, it is a must visit adventure.

Elk Ridge, just as when it was 'Williams Ski Area'; will be a family oriented mountain that offers no lift lines or crowds, wondeful variety of terrain and great people.

Elk Ridge is typically open Thursday through Monday, starting mid December. Thursday's are SKIING only days at Elk Ridge, but be sure to bring your board for the weekends.

You will find groomed slopes and trails, including a poma lift and a beginners slope. Or if you are looking for trees or steeps, you'll find those too!

Ski or Snowboard lessons are available for those wishing to improve their skills in or learn the sport for the first time. Experience instructors make it fun & easy!

Rentals are available in downhill, cross-country and snowboards at the mountain's ski shop.

At the Day Lodge there is a snack bar and deli and a day lodge to warm-up in, or just relax and watch the skiers on mountain.

MOUNTAIN STATISTICS
Base Elevation: 7,500 ft (2,286 m)
Summit Elevation: 8,150 ft (2,484 m)
Vertical Drop: 600 ft (183 m)
Skiable Area: 30 acres (12 hectares)
Annual Snowfall: 150 in (381 cm)
Longest Run: 3,960 ft (1,207 m)
Snowmaking: 0 %
Number of Lifts: 2
Uphill Lift Capacity: 850 per hour
Types of Lifts: 2 Surface Lifts
Number of Trails: 7
TRAIL RATINGS
Easiest: Easiest 30%
More Difficult: More Difficult 50%
Most Difficult: Most Difficult 20%
Experts Only: Experts Only 0%
Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas.
AREA DETAILS
Alpine Skiing: Yes
Snowboarding: Yes
Required: Yes
Snow Tubing: Yes
 
FEATURED LODGING
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430 E. Route 66 Williams, AZ 86046
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620 W. Route 66 Williams, AZ 86046
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2600 West Route 66 Williams, AZ 86046
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334 East Route 66 Williams, AZ 86046
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2001 E. US Route 66 Williams, AZ 86046
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