Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain is a mountain located in Coos County, northern New Hampshire, United States.
A ski area, 6 mi northwest of Jackson
About 136 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 136" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 6°. When to go ↓
Jackson is the nearest base
Jackson is 6 miles southeast, with 379 hotel and restaurant jobs. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 134 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Jackson.
Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain is a mountain located in Coos County, northern New Hampshire, United States. The mountain is part of the Carter-Moriah Range of the White Mountains, on the east side of Pinkham Notch. Wildcat Mountain faces Carter Dome across Carter Notch to the northeast, and Mount Washington across Pinkham Notch to the west.
- Type
- Ski area
- Elevation
- 4,422 ft
- Terrain
- 50 runs · 2,026 ft vertical · 4 lifts
- Official site
- skiwildcat.com
Towns near Wildcat Mountain
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Wildcat Mountain | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson 54% vacation homes | 6 mi southeast | 379 | 897 | $719K | — |
| Gorham | 9 mi north | 668 | 2,682 | $162K | B− |
| Randolph 32% vacation homes | 10 mi north | 0 | 420 | $407K | — |
| Shelburne | 10 mi northeast | 11 | 530 | $280K | — |
| Hart's Location 37% vacation homes | 11 mi southwest | 437 | 49 | $190K | — |
| Chatham 38% vacation homes | 13 mi southeast | 4 | 430 | $363K | — |
| Bartlett 62% vacation homes | 13 mi south | 322 | 3,281 | $371K | B+ |
| Carroll 57% vacation homes | 13 mi west | 665 | 659 | $262K | — |
| Stow 21% vacation homes | 14 mi east | 0 | 535 | $326K | — |
| Jefferson 22% vacation homes | 15 mi northwest | 201 | 1,013 | $297K | — |
| Berlin | 16 mi north | 162 | 9,383 | $131K | — |
| Stoneham 61% vacation homes | 18 mi east | 12 | 271 | $226K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Wildcat Mountain
Other well-known places within 40 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
124 mi⛷ Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical⛷211 mi⛷ Ski areaBretton Woods Ski Area90 runs · 1,395 ft vertical⛷313 mi⛷ Ski areaAttitash Mountain Resort85 runs · 1,662 ft vertical⛷423 mi⛷ Ski areaSunday River146 runs · 2,322 ft vertical
515 mi⛷ Ski areaCranmore Mountain Resort60 runs · 1,127 ft vertical
625 mi⛷ Ski areaLoon Mountain Resort80 runs · 2,189 ft vertical⛷77 mi⛷ Ski areaBlack Mountain59 runs · 1,016 ft vertical
40 mi⛷ Ski areaBurke Mountain Resort61 runs · 1,990 ft verticalPhoto credits
Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cranmore Mountain Resort: Davidafranklin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Loon Mountain Resort: Own work, Public domain · Burke Mountain Resort: Patrick McCaffrey, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Wildcat Mountain
What town is Wildcat Mountain near?
Jackson, NH, about 6 miles southeast.
How far is Wildcat Mountain from Boston?
About 134 miles south of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Wildcat Mountain?
Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 63 miles away.
Where should I stay near Wildcat Mountain?
Jackson (6 mi, 379 hotel and restaurant jobs), Gorham (9 mi, 668 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Hart's Location (11 mi, 437 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Jackson
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Jackson’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.