Sugarloaf vs Sunday River

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

StatSugarloafSunday River
Vertical drop2,766 ft (843 m)2,316 ft (706 m)
Summit elevation4,163 ft3,133 ft
Base elevation1,394 ft817 ft
Lifts1420
Runs137146
Beginner terrain36%39%
Intermediate terrain35%30%
Expert terrain29%31%
Night skiingNoNo

Sugarloaf has the bigger vertical (2,766 ft vs 2,316 ft); Sunday River has more runs (146 vs 137); Sunday River skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
SugarloafIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days
Sunday RiverIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days

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

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