Big Squaw Mountain Resort

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Big Squaw Mountain Resort
Location Big Moose Mountain
Nearest major city Greenville, Maine,
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Coordinates 45°30′15″N69°42′20″W / 45.50417°N 69.70556°W / 45.50417; -69.70556 Coordinates: 45°30′15″N69°42′20″W / 45.50417°N 69.70556°W / 45.50417; -69.70556
Top elevation2,920 feet (890 m)
Base elevation1,300 feet (400 m)
Runs33
Lift system 1

Big Squaw Mountain Resort is a ski area in Greenville, Maine. Opened in 1963, the ski area is located on the north side of Big Moose Mountain (named "Big Squaw Mountain" until 2000), overlooking Moosehead Lake. The resort featured two chairlifts that covered 1,700 vertical feet.

After a chairlift accident and subsequent closure, the ski area operated on a limited basis from 2004 to 2010.

A community group non-profit called "Friends of Squaw Mountain" was later formed and renovated the ski park. The group currently operates the resort.


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