Marquette Mountain vs Mount Brighton

Marquette Mountain (Michigan) and Mount Brighton (Michigan) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMarquette MountainMount Brighton
Vertical drop522 ft (159 m)177 ft (54 m)
Summit elevation1,302 ft1,115 ft
Base elevation778 ft938 ft
Lifts412
Runs2923
Beginner terrain22%17%
Intermediate terrain35%52%
Expert terrain43%31%
Night skiingYesYes

Marquette Mountain has the bigger vertical (522 ft vs 177 ft); Marquette Mountain has more runs (29 vs 23); Marquette Mountain skews more expert (43% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Marquette MountainIndy Pass: 2 days
Mount BrightonEpic Pass: unlimited 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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