Kirkwood Mountain Resort vs Mount Baldy Ski Lifts

Kirkwood Mountain Resort (California) and Mount Baldy Ski Lifts (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatKirkwood Mountain ResortMount Baldy Ski Lifts
Vertical drop1,657 ft (505 m)2,087 ft (636 m)
Summit elevation9,469 ft8,566 ft
Base elevation7,815 ft6,476 ft
Lifts134
Runs5029
Beginner terrain12%15%
Intermediate terrain32%30%
Expert terrain56%55%
Night skiingNoNo

Mount Baldy Ski Lifts has the bigger vertical (2,087 ft vs 1,657 ft); Kirkwood Mountain Resort has more runs (50 vs 29); Kirkwood Mountain Resort skews more expert (56% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Kirkwood Mountain ResortEpic Pass: unlimited days
Mount Baldy Ski LiftsNot 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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