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Kirkwood Resort Guide

The Kirkwood resort summary is: Kirkwood has 14 lifts within its 930 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for intermediate and advanced levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 610m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 72 trails at Kirkwood.

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Kirkwood Resort Guide

The Kirkwood resort summary is: Kirkwood has 14 lifts within its 930 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for intermediate and advanced levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 610m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 72 trails at Kirkwood.

Vertical:

Top: 2987m
Arrow
610m
Bot: 2377m

Best for:

Advanced level skier
Intermediates/
Advanced

Pistes:

72
15%
50%
35%

Hectares of Ski:

930
Snowmaking: 6%

Kirkwood Lifts:

  • drag lift icon4
  • ski lift icon10
  • cablecar icon—
Total lifts = 14
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Kirkwood Resort GuidePhoto credit: Marcelo Almeida

Visiting Kirkwood

Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip to Kirkwood.

  • Opens
    5 Dec 2025
  • Closes
    19 Apr 2026
  • Accommodation
    —
  • Restaurants | Bars
    5 | 5
  • Nearest Airport
    Reno
  • Nearest Train Station
    Truckee
  • Tourist Office Website
    www.kirkwood.com
  • Tourist Office Phone
    +1209258600

Kirkwood Features

The terrain at Kirkwood includes::

  • Halfpipes
    1
  • Terrain Parks
    2
  • X-Country
    80.0 km
  • Ski Hire
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What's it like at Kirkwood resort?

With a base elevation of 7,800 feet, Kirkwood is the highest starting point of any major resort in Lake Tahoe. Kirkwood catches the best snowstorms coming its way. There are 2,300 acres for skiing and riding and a new quad called the Cornice Express. Kirkwood has 110 condos within walking distance and 20,000 rooms at S. Lake Tahoe (studios through to 3-bedroom units.) No camper facilities.

Piste Map

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    Explore Kirkwood Location Map

    Interactive Kirkwood trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

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    When's the snowiest month to visit Kirkwood?

    MarchAverage: 3.5 snow days per week
    The snowiest week in Kirkwood is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 75 cm of snowfall. Check out the Kirkwood Snow History graphs below.

    What's the snow currently like in Kirkwood?

    A summary of the current snow conditions in Kirkwood. View more information on the Kirkwood detailed snow report page.

    Last 7 Days Snow Accumulation
    • Piste Condition
      Spring snow
    • Off-piste Condition
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    Kirkwood snow depths: updated 18 April 2026
    Upper snow depth:
    		106 cm
    Lower snow depth:
    		30 cm

    Visitor Reviews of Kirkwood

    Overall: 3.2 Based on 14 votes and 4 reviews

    • Snowsure 3.7
    • Variety of pistes 4.1
    • Off-piste 4.8
    • Scenery 4.4
    • Apres-Ski 3.2

    Edward from United States writes:

    Kirkwood offers some of the best snow in the region, with extensive expert terrain and fewer crowds compared to other nearby resorts. Parking is close and convenient. However, food services are lacking. This mountain is ideal for strong skiers and riders who prioritize snow quality and challenging terrain over dining and après-ski amenities.

    Favorate runs: 2-man Chute, Olympic, Sisters Chute, Whiskey Slide.

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