Arrowhead Recreation Area vs Loon Mountain Ski Resort
Arrowhead Recreation Area (New Hampshire) and Loon Mountain Ski Resort (New Hampshire) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Arrowhead Recreation Area | Loon Mountain Ski Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 138 ft (42 m) | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Summit elevation | 738 ft | 3,048 ft |
| Base elevation | 600 ft | 860 ft |
| Lifts | 2 | 12 |
| Runs | 2 | 80 |
| Beginner terrain | 100% | 26% |
| Intermediate terrain | 0% | 51% |
| Expert terrain | 0% | 23% |
| Night skiing | - | No |
Loon Mountain Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (2,185 ft vs 138 ft); Loon Mountain Ski Resort has more runs (80 vs 2); Loon Mountain Ski Resort skews more expert (23% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Arrowhead Recreation Area | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Loon Mountain Ski Resort | Ikon Pass: 7 days |
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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