Arrowhead Recreation Area vs Cranmore Mountain Resort

Arrowhead Recreation Area (New Hampshire) and Cranmore Mountain Resort (New Hampshire) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatArrowhead Recreation AreaCranmore Mountain Resort
Vertical drop138 ft (42 m)1,125 ft (343 m)
Summit elevation738 ft1,673 ft
Base elevation600 ft545 ft
Lifts28
Runs260
Beginner terrain100%28%
Intermediate terrain0%42%
Expert terrain0%30%
Night skiing-Yes

Cranmore Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,125 ft vs 138 ft); Cranmore Mountain Resort has more runs (60 vs 2); Cranmore Mountain Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Arrowhead Recreation AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Cranmore Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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