Mount Southington
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LocationMount Southington, Plantsville, Connecticut
Nearest major cityWaterbury, Connecticut
StatusOperating
| Mount Southington Ski Area | |
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 Mount Southington's lifts Northstar, Stardust, Avalanche and Thunderbolt ski lifts and All trails lit at night | |
 Interactive map of Mount Southington Ski Area | |
| Location | Mount Southington, Plantsville, Connecticut |
| Nearest major city | Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41°34′56″N 72°55′33″W / 41.58235°N 72.92587°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Vertical | 425 feet (130 m)[1] |
| Top elevation | 525 feet (160 m)[1] |
| Base elevation | 100 feet (30 m)[1] |
| Skiable area | 51 acres (0.21 km2)[1] |
| Trails | 14[1] |
| Longest run | .08 miles (0.13 km) |
| Lift system | 7 lifts: 3 triple chairs,1 Double , 1 handle tow, 2 carpet lifts[1] |
| Terrain parks | 1[1] |
| Snowfall | 40 inches (100 cm)[2] |
| Snowmaking | 100%[1] |
| Night skiing | 100%[1] |
| Website | www |
Mount Southington Ski Area is located in Plantsville, Connecticut, United States, on Mount Vernon Road.
The mountain has a skiing season from December to mid- March. However, in some years winter rainfall ends the season early. The runs are open 9am-9pm (Sat-Sun) and 10am-9pm (Mon-Fri).
There are fourteen trails: six Green Circle, four Blue Square, and two Black Diamond. Seven lifts serve the mountain: two double chairs (1-Summit, 1-Beginner Hill), two triple chairs (Summit), one rope tow (Children's Learning Area), and two Magic Carpets (Beginner Area and Children's Learning Area).[3]
