Saddleback Mountain vs Sugarloaf

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

StatSaddleback MountainSugarloaf
Vertical drop1,847 ft (563 m)2,766 ft (843 m)
Summit elevation3,996 ft4,163 ft
Base elevation2,149 ft1,394 ft
Lifts514
Runs72137
Beginner terrain38%36%
Intermediate terrain33%35%
Expert terrain29%29%
Night skiing-No

Sugarloaf has the bigger vertical (2,766 ft vs 1,847 ft); Sugarloaf has more runs (137 vs 72).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Saddleback MountainIndy Pass: 2 days
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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