Maple Ski Ridge, New York Resort Information

Maple Ski Ridge

Overview

Resort Statistics

Lift Statistics

Trail Statistics

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Maple Ski Ridge in Schenectady, NY is a small, friendly, easy ski area perfect for families and beginners. There really is nothing at the ski area that would challenge experts or even intermediates, but its main strengths as a family/beginner mountain truly shine through. The area is located about 5 miles out of Schenectady off of Rte 159. It has a vertical drop of about 250 feet, 8 trails/slopes. The terrain is served by a late model speedy Borvig Triple, a Hall Double, a pony lift, and an older rope tow. Lift rates are affordable; all are under 22 dollars for the day. The base lodge is warm and friendly, with lots of sunlight. You can park almost right next to the slopes so there's no lugging equipment around. They also have tubing.

Basically, like its name, Maple Ski Ridge truly is set on a ridge. To the right is a view of the hill from the base lodge looking up. You can see just about the whole mountain. The double is on the right and the triple at the far left. The beginner area is off to the right of this photo. As you can see, there is not much to the ski area, but it is wide open. The top 30% of the hill is moderately pitched but quickly eases onto a long runout where one doesn't have to make any turns. This can get tiring after a while but is great for kids.

Ski season dates	December 2007 -- March 2008
Skiable Acreage	20 acres
Average Annual Snowfall	N/A
Summit Elevation	N/A
Base Elevation	N/A
Vertical Drop	250 ft
Longest Run	3,500 feet
Terrain parks	1
Snowmaking	90%

Number of Lifts	4	Lift Capacity	2000 hr

Hi-Speed Gondola		Double Chairs	1
High Speed Quads		Surface Lifts	2
Quad Chairs		Mitey Mite
Triple Chairs	1	T-bars

	Easy	25%
	Intermediate	38%
	Advanced/Expert	36%

Child Care	Yes	Restaurants	Yes
Adaptive Skier	Yes	Snowboard Rentals	Yes
Ski Lessons	Yes	Snowboard Lessons	Yes
Ski Rentals	Yes	Cildren's Programs	Yes
Nearby Lodging	Yes	Women's Programs	Yes

Maple Ski Ridge
2725 Mariaville Rd,
Schenectady, NY 12306
E-mail: mapleskiridge@msn.com
Phone: 518-381-4700

Just a short drive from work or school brings you to the slopes at Maple Ski Ridge. We're located just minutes from exits 26 or 25A of the NYS Thruway and Schenectady's I-890.

From the South:
I-88 North to exit 25 Rotterdam. Left on to Rte. 7 East, Left on to Rte. 337, then Left on to Rte. 159 West. 3 Miles on the Left.

From the East or West
NYS Thruway to exit 25A to I-88. Bear Right on to exit 25 Rotterdam/Schenectady ramp. Left on to Rte.7 East, then Left on to Rte. 337. Turn Left on to Rte. 159 West. 3 miles on the Left.

From the North and Schenectady
Take Rte. 50 South. Turn Left on to Rte. 5 East. Take Right on to I-890 West to exit 2A Campbell Rd. Turn Right on to Putnam Rd. then Right on to Rte. 159 (Mariaville Rd.). 1 mile on the left.

Or, from I-97 South take NYS Thruway to exit 25A to I-88. Bear Right on to exit 25 Rotterdam/Schenectady ramp. Turn left onto Rte. 7 East, Left on to Rte. 337, then Left on to Rte. 159 West. 3 Miles on the Left.