The 13 Longest Ski Runs in North America From Coast to Coast

As skiers, the longer we can go without riding a chairlift or hitting the skin track, the better. Uninterrupted skiing is the Holy Grail, and some ski resorts—primarily those with considerable acreage and vertical—make the quest for enduring descents easier.

For those looking to do as much downhill mileage as they can at once, here are 13 of North America’s longest ski resort runs, sorted by region. They might not be the gnarliest or most well-known trails at many of these resorts, but we’re here for stats, not clout. Bear in mind—this list doesn’t include link-ups. Instead, it focuses on single, named trails and is non-exhaustive, highlighting a few heavy hitters from each corner of North America.

That said, if you want to get on Strava and fashion your own monster run by sewing numerous trails together, be our guest. 

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The Northeast’s Longest Ski Runs

Sugarloaf, Maine—Tote Road

Length: 3.5 miles

The higher you get on Sugarloaf, Maine, the more challenging the skiing tends to get. You could descend one of several double black diamonds from the mountain’s peak or, instead, take Upper Timberline for the easiest way down. Tote Road, which starts as a blue square, offers a middle ground and the chance to score 3.5 miles of uninterrupted skiing on a single trail. In terms of vertical, it spans 2,820 feet.

Killington, Vermont—Great Eastern Trail

Length: 3.46 miles

Killington, Vermont, is many things. It’s the historic home of an early-season World Cup race and regularly offers skiers a prolonged operating season that’s been known to stretch into May or June. With just over 1,500 skiable acres, Killington is a sprawling destination with numerous nooks and crannies to explore. One of those many trails is the Great Eastern, which starts near the top of the Bear Mountain Express Quad and concludes at Killington’s satellite Skyeship base area. 

Canada’s Longest Ski Runs

Revelstoke Mountain Resort, British Columbia—The Last Spike

Length: 9.5 miles

Revelstoke Mountain Resort, British Columbia, is home to North America’s largest vertical descent at 5,620 feet. It should come as no surprise, then, that the resort also features the continent’s longest named trail, the Last Spike. This 9.5-mile run winds from the top of The Stoke chair to Revelstoke’s base. Unlike Revelstoke’s other terrain, which is known in part for being steep and challenging, it’s a gentle cat track. As long as your legs are in shape for a 9.5 mile ski, a wide variety of skiers can try the run.

Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia—Peak to Creek

Length: 7 miles

Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, stands apart with a vast footprint and varied, challenging terrain that serves everyone from beginners to professionals. For a true test of your skiing mettle, ride the Peak Express and try the resort’s Peak to Creek trail, which covers about 7 miles.

It all begins atop Whistler Mountain’s highest point—the 7,160-foot Peak Lookout. At your journey’s end, you’ll arrive in the Creekside base area, having traveled just over 5,000 vertical feet. Be forewarned, though—depending on the temperature, the lower elevation reaches of Peak to Creek can get wet or be refrozen.

Sun Peaks, British Columbia—Five Mile

Length: 5 miles

With 4,270 acres of terrain, Sun Peaks, British Columbia, advertises itself as Canada’s second-largest ski resort. It’s also home to the aptly named Five Mile, a five-mile-long green run that starts at the upper terminal of the West Bowl Express lift. On the trail, you’ll wind down the Tod area of Sun Peak’s footprint, passing a few off-shoot runs and a terrain park before reaching the base of the Sunburst Express. From there, you can head back uphill if you have another lap in you.

The Mountain West’s Longest Ski Runs

Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado—Galloping Goose

Length: 4.6 miles

Telluride Ski Resort offers multiple ways to test your endurance. True adrenaline seekers with a deep well of cardio fitness can notch Palmyra Peak, an in-bounds hike that finishes above a network of double black diamond terrain. For the mileage counters, there’s the Galloping Goose. The 4.6-mile green circle trail is an easy way down to the base from Telluride’s Prospect Express lift. That said, you’ll need to be comfortable standing in your ski boots for a long while to finish it.

Vail Mountain, Colorado—Riva Ridge

Length: 4 miles

At Vail Mountain, Colorado, Riva Ridge is a solid, prolonged leg burner with intermediate and expert sections, offering the experienced crowd an opportunity to go the distance without slogging through gentle, slow zones. It peaks in intensity during a small stretch called the Tourist Trap. This funnel is often filled with moguls, so be prepared to do some bump skiing.

Keystone Ski Resort, Colorado—Schoolmarm

Length: 3.5 miles

In 2024, Keystone Ski Resort, Colorado, began its season with two miles of terrain available via the Schoolmarm and Silverspoon trails. When winter begins in full, the former transforms into Keystone’s longest trail, encompassing 3.5 miles. Schoolmarm’s path and grade are ideal for beginners, and the run stays within a slow zone.

Deer Valley, Utah—Green Monster

Length: 4.85 miles

Home Run at Park City Mountain, Utah, was previously the longest ski run in Utah at a distance of 3.5 miles. However, as Deer Valley’s massive expansion has come online, a new run, Green Monster, snatched the title away from Park City Mountain. Green Monster zig zags from the top of Bald Mountain and finishes at the East Village, encompassing 4.85 miles. True to its name, the run is beginner-friendly and, difficulty-wise, is rated as a green circle. 

Park City Mountain, Utah—Home Run

Length: 3.5 miles

Once the longest in the Beehive State, Park City Mountain’s Home Run spans 3.5 miles. The gentle groomer begins near the resort’s Summit House and remains within a slow zone from start to finish, making it an excellent place for beginner skiers to earn mileage without pushing their limits. If long cruisers are what you desire, Park City Mountain has plenty more to choose from. The resort spans two conjoined areas for a total of 7,300 ski-able acres, many of which contain groomed runs.

The West Coasts’ Longest Ski Runs

Heavenly Mountain Resort, California/Nevada—Olympic Downhill

Length: 5.5 miles

Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Olympic Downhill run pairs distance with pace. The blue trail features a medium steep pitch—perfect for leaning into a carve—and descends nearly 2,000 vertical feet. Stellar views are an added bonus. Heavenly Mountain Resort stands at the edge of the glittering Lake Tahoe. On clear days, you can gaze across the water’s surface before deciding where to ski next, even if it’s just another lap of Olympic Downhill.

Palisades Tahoe, California—Mountain Run

Length: 3.2 miles

Palisades Tahoe, California, looms large in skiing’s collective imagination. It’s the birthplace of freeride icons and home to imposing test-piece runs like the hellaciously steep McConkey’s. Other classics, including The Fingers—visible just below the KT-22 chair—beckon to skiers hoping to take their skills to the next level. In contrast, the resort’s longest trail, Mountain Run, is more of a standard arterial, bringing skiers from one area to the next without too much fanfare. Still, after completing this trail, you’ll have traveled 3.2 miles.

Mammoth Mountain, California—Road Runner

Length: 3 miles

If you’re atop Mammoth Mountain, California, and searching for a mellower exit that doesn’t involve plunging into the frontside bowls, Road Runner is an option. The trail winds around the back of the resort’s upper ridge and concludes at the Main Lodge base area. Road Runner is also Mammoth Mountain’s longest trail, clocking in at three miles. The upper portion is rated as a blue square, while, lower down, Road Runner becomes a green circle.

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