Granite Peak - Wisconsin
Granite Peak (formerly Rib Mountain) lies in the center of the state in Wausau, Wis., and is the highest skiable mountain in state. It also boasts the second highest vertical in the whole Midwest at 700 feet.
The area has made significant improvements in the past few years. These include a HighSpeed six person chair, new trails, a new 11,000 sq.ft. base lodge with a ski shop, demo shop and cafe.
The area has 100 percent snowmaking and grooming, and offers skiers and snowboarders a spectacular view of the city lights while night skiing Monday through Sunday.
Granite Peak Ski School has highly trained instructors for skiers of all ages and abilities.
A historic, split stone chalet offers food and spirits around one of three blazing fireplaces, and a variety of motels and bed and breakfast inns can be found in and around the area.
To get to Granite Peak, take Exit 190 off of U.S. Highway 51/39 and drive west one mile on County Highway NN.
| MOUNTAIN STATISTICS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Elevation: | 1,224 ft | (373 m) |
| Summit Elevation: | 1,924 ft | (586 m) |
| Vertical Drop: | 700 ft | (213 m) |
| Skiable Area: | 400 acres | (162 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: | 75 in | (191 cm) |
| Longest Run: | 5,280 ft | (1,609 m) |
| Snowmaking: | 100 % | |
| Number of Lifts: | 7 | |
| Uphill Lift Capacity: | 9,200 per hour | |
| Types of Lifts: | 1 Surface Lifts 2 Double Chairs 2 Triple Chairs 1 Hi Speed Quad 1 HiSpeed Six |
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| Number of Trails: | 74 | |
| TRAIL RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Easiest: |  |
35% |
| More Difficult: |  |
30% |
| Most Difficult: |  |
30% |
| Experts Only: |  |
5% | 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 | ||||||
| Night Skiing: | Yes | ||||||
| Terrain Park: | Yes | ||||||
| Half Pipe: | Yes | ||||||
FEATURED LODGING
$89.00 - $130.00
1000 South 22nd Avenue Wausau, WI 54401
Courtyard surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our 84 spacious guest rooms, featuring a comfortable sitting area, large work desk, two phones with data port
$52.28 - $84.28
116 S. 17th Ave Wausau, WI 54401
The Days Inn Wausau North is pleased to provide our guests with exceptional service and quality amenities at an affordable price. Whether you are here for Business or Leisure you can enjoy our Fitness Center, and Free High Speed Wireless Internet in all guest rooms, Free Cable, Pay Per View…
$66.89 - $76.89
2006 Stewart Ave. Wausau, WI 54401
The Pride of Super 8 Wausau is conveniently located off of Hwy 51/I-39 on Wausau's west side, within 5 mi of all major attractions and with many restaurants within walking distance. The motel features Super Start Plus Breakfast that includes hard boiled eggs, 24 hour indoor heated pool and…
$69.00 - $79.00
1910 Stewart Avenue Wausau, WI 54401
Now offering FREE High-Speed Internet Access in ALL rooms. Stay at the La Quinta Inn-Wausau and visit Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum or take in a show at the Grand Theater. Head to nearby Granite Peak Ski Area, explore Rib Mountain State Park, or test your skill on the World Cup Kayak Course.…
$273.00 - $289.00
805 CRESKE AVE Wausau, WI 54455
Lodge at Cedar Creek is a 140-room, all-suite hotel and indoor waterpark. It offers a unique, log mill theme with a complete lodging adventure. It?s a true rustic northern adventure with all the comforts of home and built-in vacation fun your family will want to enjoy again and again. Stroll…
$119.00 - $139.00
201 Jefferson Street Wausau, WI 54403
Why settle for just any hotel? Now you can pamper yourself in our warm and inviting surroundings. Unwind in your personal whirlpool bath, then slip into one of our cozy robes and relax by the fireplace in your suite. Attention to detail is obvious at the Jefferson Street Inn. No feature has been…
$62.10 - $69.00
2101 North Mountain Road Wausau, WI 54401
We have a Sports Lounge and Meeting and Banquet Facilities. There is an In House Restaurant and Complimentary in House Wireless Internet. The USA Today newspaper is Complimentary. We have an Heated Indoor Pool/Whirlpool. All guest rooms are Non Smoking All rooms have walk out patios. Tax has…
$70.01 - $86.01
4700 Rib Mountain Dr. Wausau, WI 54401
50 beautifully decorated guest rooms Located 1 miles from Rib Mountain Ski Area Located 1 miles from 9-mile County Forest McDonald's next door 24-hour restaurant Amoco convenience store next door 1/2 mile from shopping Located off of Interstate 39/51 @ exit 188 Free High Speed Internet in all…
$71.10 - $225.00
2900 Rib Mountain Way Wausau, WI 54401
Rib Mountain Inn is adjacent to Rib Mountain Golf Course and Granite Peak Ski Area. Our walking path is just 700ft. to the high speed lift. Our main lodge has had extensive updating in the past 2 years. All new bedding, including pillow top sleeper mattresses. Beautifully updated baths and…
$88.99 - $93.99
2901 Martin Avenue Wausau, WI 54401
This full-service Wausau, Wisconsin hotel features two onsite restaurants, a kid's game room and a 10,000 square foot domed tropical atrium. Located in Wausau, the Best Western Midway Inn is a full-service hotel offering deluxe amenities and stylish guest rooms. Centrally located at the base of…
