Sunday River
Newry, ME
Terrain Breakdown
About Sunday River
Sunday River in Newry is a large Ikon Pass resort with 135 trails, 870 skiable acres, and a 2,340-foot vertical drop. The profile includes a fully populated 20-lift table and a high verified system lift capacity, supporting detailed lift-access planning. Open trails and lifts are mapped to Sunday River’s official mountain report. For trip design, it fits destination-length stays and gives strong visibility into day-of operations through official reporting.
Lift System
38264 passengers/hourChair Lifts & Gondolas
Surface Lifts & Carpets
Learn to Ski
Sunday River's 33% beginner terrain is spread across its 8 interconnected peaks, giving first-timers room to progress from easy terrain to slightly steeper slopes. Start with lessons on the dedicated learning areas near the base, use the Sundance carpets for confidence building, and move to green-circle trails on the lower sections of South Ridge or Barker Mountain as skills develop.
Lodging
Sunday River's slopeside and base-area village has slope-adjacent lodging options, with additional hotels and rental properties in nearby Bethel (about 10 minutes away). Book accommodations with shuttle or walking access to base parking early, especially for weekends, and consider Bethel's walkable downtown and restaurants as a quieter alternative to staying right at the resort.
Apres-Ski
The resort base has several bars and restaurants for immediate post-ski food and drinks, with Bethel village adding breweries, craft cocktail spots, and local dining within a short drive. For peak weekends, book dinner reservations in advance; off-peak midweek evenings offer easier walk-ins at both the resort and town venues.
Best Time to Visit
Mid-January through early March offers the most reliable conditions and packed snow on Sunday River's 870 acres, while late December and holiday weekends draw peak crowds. For shorter lift lines and better value, visit during non-holiday midweek periods; check the official mountain report 24-48 hours before travel to confirm coverage on the north-facing terrain.
Night Skiing
Twilight sessions Fri, Sat & holidays 3–6pm on South Ridge and North Peak.
Schedules change through the season — confirm on the official site before you go.