Magic Mountain Resort is a modest alpine ski area in south central Idaho, in a southern unit of the Sawtooth National Forest. It is east of Rogerson on the eastern edge of Twin Falls County, 18 miles (29 km) northwest of the Nevada-Utah border with Idaho.[1]

Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain is located in Idaho
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain
Location in Idaho
Magic Mountain is located in the United States
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain (the United States)
LocationSawtooth National Forest
Twin Falls Co., Idaho, U.S.
Nearest major cityRogerson
Twin Falls
Coordinates42°11′17.9″N 114°17′10.0″W / 42.188306°N 114.286111°W / 42.188306; -114.286111
Vertical   700 ft (213 m)
Top elevation7,240 ft (2,207 m)
Base elevation6,540 ft (1,993 m)
Skiable area120 acres (0.49 km2)
Trails11
Longest run1 mile (1.6 km)
Lift system1 double chair
1 poma lift
1 rope tow
Snowfall230 inches (580 cm)
Snowmakingnone
Night skiingnone
WebsiteMagic Mountain

The ski area has a summit elevation of 7,240 feet (2,207 m) above sea level with a vertical drop of 700 feet (213 m). It has a double chairlift, a poma lift, and a rope tow. The 120 acres (49 ha) of skiable terrain is rated at 30% easiest, 25% more difficult, 20% most difficult, and 25% experts only. Magic Mountain also has a snow tubing hill.

The average annual snowfall is 230 inches (19 ft; 580 cm). Outside of holidays, the ski area is open four days a week, Thursday through Sunday, and does not have night skiing. The area has been operating for over 74 years.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ski resort set for big season". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 23, 1951. p. 8.
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