Black Mountain of Maine vs Sugarloaf

Black Mountain of Maine (Maine) and Sugarloaf (Maine) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBlack Mountain of MaineSugarloaf
Vertical drop1,043 ft (318 m)2,766 ft (843 m)
Summit elevation2,018 ft4,163 ft
Base elevation974 ft1,394 ft
Lifts314
Runs29137
Beginner terrain17%36%
Intermediate terrain30%35%
Expert terrain53%29%
Night skiing-No

Sugarloaf has the bigger vertical (2,766 ft vs 1,043 ft); Sugarloaf has more runs (137 vs 29); Black Mountain of Maine skews more expert (53% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Black Mountain of MaineNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
SugarloafIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 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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