| Mad River Mountain | |
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Aerial view of Mad River Mountain from the east |
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| Location | Valley Hi, Ohio |
| Nearest city | Bellefontaine, Ohio |
| Top elevation | 1,460 feet (450 m)[1] |
| Base elevation | 1,160 feet (350 m)[1] |
| Skiable area | 144 acres (0.58 km2)[2] |
| Runs | 23[1] |
| Longest run | .5 miles (0.80 km)[2] |
| Lift system | 12[3] |
| Snowfall | 36 inches (91 cm)[1] |
| Web site | SkiMadRiver.com |
Mad River Mountain is a ski and snowboard resort in Valley Hi, Ohio, United States. The elevation of Mad River Mountain is 1,460 feet (450 m) with a vertical drop of 300 ft (91 m), and it has a ski season that runs from December 1 through March 16.[1] The resort, which opened in 1962,[2] is owned and operated by Peak Resorts.
There are 23 trails of various skill levels, a tubing park, three terrain parks, and two beginner areas. Of the resort's 12 total lifts, there are 6 surface lifts, 6 chair lifts, and 1 fixed quad lift.[3] Since the annual natural snowfall averages only 36 inches (91 cm), Mad River Mountain has the largest snow making system in Ohio, with 130 snow cannons that cover 100% of the trails.[1]
The resort lies off U.S. Route 33 east of the city of Bellefontaine. It is located 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Campbell Hill, Ohio's highest point, and it is near the source of the Mad River.