BLACK RIDGE
Coming winter 2027/28
Welcome to Black Ridge—272 acres of expert-level gladed terrain located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest.
- 1,350'Vertical Drop
- 8xMore Glades
- 2,850'Elevation
The Dark Side of Loon
Venturing east beyond North Peak, Black Ridge represents a major expansion into expert-level tree skiing and snowboarding. Unfolding across 272 acres within the White Mountain National Forest, this addition will establish Loon as the largest ski area in New Hampshire.
From dense pine forests, steep gullies to open hardwood glades; Black Ridge offers an untouched terrain profile for expert skiers and snowboarders looking to push their boundaries. Unspoiled and unmatched, Black Ridge is raw, natural, and untamed.
Raw. Natural. Untamed.
Black Ridge preserves the authentic ruggedness of the White Mountains.
Trimming and glade clearing are intentionally kept to a minimum to maintain a natural forest character. The zone features a few loosely defined routes alongside gladed areas.
- Natural Conditions: Black Ridge relies entirely on natural snowpack.
- True Glade Skiing: Expect natural hazards like tight lines, variable snow depths, and hidden obstacles.
675 Acres
Black Ridge will bring Loon to 675 total skiable acres — making it New Hampshire's largest ski resort. The expansion will increase the resort’s total skiable terrain by 67% and complement the existing network of winding groomers, steep alpine pitches, and award-winning terrain parks.
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The Traverse
An access route to the terrain at Black Ridge will be established prior to the 2027/28 winter season. A controlled entry gate atop North Peak leads to a traverse for guests (and Ski Patrol), winding up to 1.25 miles. Hiking and/or pushing may be required.
FAQs
Black Ridge is located to the east of North Peak. All of the terrain is located within the White Mountain National Forest.
Black Ridge is expected to open during the Winter 2027/28 season. No access to the area will be allowed during the 2026/27 winter season to allow for teams to work within the space freely.
Access Black Ridge via the North Peak Express Quad. At the top of North Peak and Upper Walking Boss will be a controlled, designated entry gate.
The traverse will wind up to a mile and a quarter across Black Ridge. Hiking and/or pushing may be required.
In addition to guiding guests into the terrain, this dedicated route functions as a critical response corridor, allowing Ski Patrol teams to dispatch and reach the area during an emergency response.
Black Ridge preserves the authentic ruggedness of the White Mountains. Trimming and glade clearing are intentionally kept to a minimum to maintain a natural forest character, featuring a few loosely defined routes alongside gladed areas.
- Natural Conditions: Black Ridge relies entirely on natural snowpack.
- True Glade Skiing: Expect natural hazards like tight lines, variable snow depths, and hidden obstacles.
Yes. Loon has worked closely with the National Forest Service on this development of terrain and they have expanded the resort’s permit boundary to allow for this use.
No additional lifts are planned in the Black Ridge area. Guests can access this terrain via North Peak Express Quad.
No. Black Ridge will be a natural skiing experience and rely on natural snow.
The cutting and trimming of trees will be kept to a minimum. Expect a few loosely defined routes and areas within the zone.
Yes. Similar to all other inbounds tree skiing areas, Ski Patrol will monitor and patrol the Black Ridge zone. However, due to the size and difficulty of the area, expect response times to be delayed.
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