1,132 ft
Elevation
12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain is a ski area in Michigan's lower peninsula, operating at 1,132 feet of elevation with 337 feet of vertical drop. The resort offers alpine skiing and snowboarding in a modest-sized setting suited to regional winter recreation. Access and season details depend on current conditions and resort operations; check the resort directly for run status, lift hours, and snow reports before planning a visit.
Know before you go
Crystal Mountain
Sun & Moon
11:22 AM
Sunrise
5:41 PM
Solar Noon
11:59 PM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:01 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:20 PM
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Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Live12h 36m of daylight
Crystal Mountain
Season
62days
Ski Season Open
Opens in 62 days
LiveNov 15 – Apr 15 · Based on historical averages
Crystal Mountain
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
September — Off season
LivePrime season: December – December
Nearby Trails
Otter Creek Loop (Platte Plains)
4.52 mi · 691 ft gain
Caberfae Way Smt Dnr37
easy · 0.74 mi · 65 ft gain
Newaygo-Wellston Smt Dnr3
hard · 12.17 mi · 736 ft gain
Mesick Route Smt Dnr379
hard · 6.61 mi · 706 ft gain
Manistee River Trail
hard · 19.01 mi · 1470 ft gain
Treat Farm Trail
1.03 mi · 443 ft gain
Big M - Gabriel's Horn
moderate · 5.4 mi · 268 ft gain
Manistee Smt Dnr6
hard · 6.31 mi · 172 ft gain
Things to Do
Betsie River Canoes & Campground
Betsie River Canoes & Campground
Mountain Valley Lodge and Campground
Mountain Valley Lodge and Campground
Thompsonville Recreational Campground
Thompsonville Recreational Campground
Healy Lake State Forest Campground
Healy Lake State Forest Campground
Fuzzy Bear Campground
Fuzzy Bear Campground
Kampvilla RV Park
Kampvilla RV Park
Timberline Campground
Timberline Campground
Timberline Campground
Timberline Campground
Campgrounds & Shelters
Seaton Creek Recreation Area
campground
Sawdust Hole Angler Access
campground
Red Bridge River Access Site
campground
Blacksmith Bayou Access
campground
Government Landing Access
campground
Upper Manistee River Backcounty Campsites
campground
Pine Lake Recreation Area Campground
campground
Peterson Bridge Campground
campground
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