Nearest city Presque Isle, Maine Website www.bigrockmaine.com Top elevation 485 m Runs 27 | Lift system 3 Base elevation 204 m Phone +1 207-425-6711 | |
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Location Mars Hill, Maine, United States Address 37 Graves Rd, Mars Hill, ME 04758, USA Hours Closed today WednesdayClosedThursday12–8PMFriday12–8PMSaturday9AM–4PMSunday9AM–4PMMondayClosedTuesdayClosed Similar Titcomb Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, Big Squaw Mountain Resort, Lost Valley Ski Area, Eaton Mountain Profiles | ||
Bigrock Ski Area is located in Mars Hill, Maine, on the western face of Mars Hill. It is one of the larger ski resorts in the State of Maine with 2 chairlifts, 26 trails, 80% snowmaking, night skiing, and almost 1000 ft of continuous vertical drop.
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Terrain
Most of the terrain at Bigrock is intermediate ski trails, serviced by the North Star Double Chair, a modified Mueller chairlift. The mountain is also serviced by a poma. The beginner area is serviced by the South Star Triple Chair. Of the trails, 58% are intermediate, while 30% are advanced trails, and 18% beginner trails.
History
Established in the 1960s, Bigrock Ski Area was purchased in 2000 by the Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) through grants available from the Portland-based Libra Foundation.
MWSC added Cross-country and snowshoe trails as well as a snow-tube park. Bigrock's lodge has been expanded to include a new cafe.
Wind farm
Mars Hill is the site of Maine's first wind farm. In the fall of 2006, 28 General Electric 1.5 megawatt wind turbines were installed along the top and northern section of the mountain, which overlooks Canada.