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Lat Long: 42.50° N 77.90° W
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Swain Ski Resort Guide

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Swain Resort Guide

Swain has 4 lifts within its 24 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for all levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 198m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 21 trails at Swain.

Swain Resort Guide

Swain has 4 lifts within its 24 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for all levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 198m of vertical range and surrounding area. There are 21 trails at Swain.

Vertical:

Top: 594m
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198m
Bot: 396m

Best for:

Beginners level skier
Beginners/
Intermediates

Pistes:

21
40%
30%
30%

Hectares of Ski:

24
Snowmaking: 97%

Swain Lifts:

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Total lifts = 4
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Visiting Swain

Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip.

  • Opens
  • Closes
  • Accommodation
  • Restaurants | Bars
    4 | —
  • Nearest Airport
    Buffalo
  • Nearest Train Station
  • Tourist Office Website
  • Tourist Office Phone
    +6075456511

Swain Features

The terrain at Swain includes:

  • Halfpipes
    1
  • Terrain Parks
    1
  • X-Country
  • Ski Hire

What's it like at Swain resort?

Swain in the United States (New York State) is a small ski resort with just 4 ski lifts with only 198 metres (650 feet) of vertical descent. Swain has 60 acres of terrain over 21 trails with a total length of 20 kilometers (12 miles). Swain is evenly suited for both advanced and intermediate skiers and snowboarders but with some terrain for beginners. We have no information about the existence of any cross country ski trails at Swain. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park and a half pipe. Nearly all of the trails at Swain are covered by snowmaking. The nearest airport is at Buffalo.


Explore Swain Location Map

Interactive Swain 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 Swain?

FebruaryAverage: 3.6 snow days per week
The snowiest week in Swain is week 1 of February. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week with 14cm of snowfall. Check out the Swain Snow History graphs below.