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About Hound Ears
Hound Ears is a former ski area in North Carolina, now abandoned and no longer in operation. The site remains in its dormant state with no active skiing or riding facilities available to visitors. The location sits in the NC mountains at coordinates 36.173, -81.738, but accessing the property or any remaining structures would require checking current ownership and land-access permissions, as the area is not maintained as a public recreation destination.
Know before you go
Hound Ears
Sun & Moon
10:34 AM
Sunrise
5:34 PM
Solar Noon
12:34 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 11:10 AM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:58 PM
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Waning Gibbous
97% illuminated
Live14h 0m of daylight
Hound Ears
Season
107days
Ski Season Open
Opens in 107 days
LiveNov 15 – Apr 15 · Based on historical averages
Hound Ears
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
July — Off season
LivePrime season: December – December
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