Granite Peak, Wausau
3605 N Mountain Rd, Wausau, WI 54401-9274
Contact: (715) 845-2846
Open Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rising high above the city, Rib Mountain, the highest point in the Badger State, plays host to the Midwest’s newest and arguably largest ski ... More
Granite Peak
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Rising high above the city, Rib Mountain, the highest point in the Badger State, plays host to the Midwest’s newest and arguably largest ski area. Granite Peak, which resembles a small New England ski area, sprawls across 400 acres of the north-facing mountain sporting a big 700-foot vertical drop and74 trails serviced by seven lifts including a new high-speed quad. At night you would swear you were in Vermont with the lights of the ski trails shimmering high above the town; ribbons of light cascading down to the edge of the city, which sits at the base of the mountain. One of the best night skiing venues in the region, it’s a unique combination that you won’t find elsewhere around the Great Lakes.ActivitiesSnowboarding: Snowboarding is allowed on all trails including two terrain parks.Cross Country Profile: Cross country skiing is available nearby.LodgingThe city of Wausau offers all kinds of lodging options, restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions. Winter RecreationSix tree ski glades, NASTAR racing on Saturdays and Sundays, cross country skiing nearby, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.
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Ski Conditions and Resort Statistics for Granite Peak
Snow Report
| New snow (24 hrs) (in.): | n/a |
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| Base depth (in.): | n/a |
| Hours open: | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Park recut: | n/a |
| Jumps: | n/a |
| Pipes: | n/a |
| Open lifts: | n/a of 8 |
| Conditions: | n/a |
| Open Runs: | n/a of 74 |
| Park reshaped: | n/a |
Conditions updated 8 days ago
Slope Statistics
| Vertical drop (feet): | 705 |
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| Expert runs: | 5% |
| Advanced runs: | 30% |
| Intermediate runs: | 35% |
| Beginner runs: | 30% |
Mountain Statistics
| Average Snowfall (in.): | 75 |
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| Summit elevation (ft.): | 1,955 |
| Base elevation (ft.): | 1,250 |
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