Loon Mountain Ski Resort vs Sugarloaf

Loon Mountain Ski Resort (New Hampshire) and Sugarloaf (Maine) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatLoon Mountain Ski ResortSugarloaf
Vertical drop2,185 ft (666 m)2,766 ft (843 m)
Summit elevation3,048 ft4,163 ft
Base elevation860 ft1,394 ft
Lifts1214
Runs80137
Beginner terrain26%36%
Intermediate terrain51%35%
Expert terrain23%29%
Night skiingNoNo

Sugarloaf has the bigger vertical (2,766 ft vs 2,185 ft); Sugarloaf has more runs (137 vs 80); Sugarloaf skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Loon Mountain Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days
SugarloafIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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