With its 1,200-foot vertical, Sugar Mountain Resort is the largest ski area in North Carolina, and one of few resorts breaking a 1,000-foot vertical south of New England. Sugar boasts a 1200 ft vertical! The mountain offers skiers and boarders 20 trails and 8 lifts spread out over 115 acres. The lower mountain features graceful, gentle terrain; perfect for lower intermediates and beginners. The summit, however, will surprise even seasoned experts with several narrow, expert trails sporting 60-percent pitches. For snowboarders there is the well-groomed terrain park with a fun box, tabletop, spine, quarter pipe, rail slide and a brand new lift. In addition to the terrain park, snowboarders are allowed on all trails.