Hidden Valley Highlands

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Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area
Location Huntsville, Ontario,
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Vertical100 m - (333 ft)
Top elevation389 m - (1276 ft)
Base elevation289 m - (949 ft)
Skiable area14 ha - (35 acres)
Trails 15
Longest run0.58 km - (0.36 mi.)
Lift system 4
(3 Fixed Grip chairlifts, 1 Handle Tow)
Lift capacity6,500 per hour
Terrain parks 1
Snowfall 343 cm/year - (125 inches)
Snowmaking 90%
Night skiing Yes

Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area is Muskoka's ski hill located in the heart of cottage country, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada. Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area features 15 groomed trails, three quad chairlifts, one handle tow, two snow cats, night skiing and snowboarding, and a terrain park. Since 1961, HVHSA (Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area) has been providing winter family fun and is Muskoka's largest outdoor winter recreational facility. The Muskoka Ski Club was established in 1971 as the Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Club. The name was changed in 2008. As of 2023, the Muskoka Ski Club has members from over 278 family units.

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