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.

StatArrowhead Recreation AreaLoon Mountain Ski Resort
Vertical drop138 ft (42 m)2,185 ft (666 m)
Summit elevation738 ft3,048 ft
Base elevation600 ft860 ft
Lifts212
Runs280
Beginner terrain100%26%
Intermediate terrain0%51%
Expert terrain0%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?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Arrowhead Recreation AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Loon Mountain Ski ResortIkon 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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