At Granite Peak Ski Area, we found at least 1 place to stay about a 10-minute walk or less from a lift. The closest we found is Rib Mountain Inn, 800 ft from Comet chairlift as the crow flies.
In summer Granite Peak Ski Area has Lake Wausau 2.4 miles from the main base.
- 5lifts on the map
- 52mapped runs
- 670 ftvertical, lowest lift to top
- 1,880 fthighest point mapped
- 2.4 mito the nearest named lake
Ski-in/ski-out or a short walk?
“Ski-in/ski-out” and “slopeside” are labels each property gives itself, and they can mean a run past the door or a groomed path to the nearest chair. We don't repeat the label; we measure the walk to a lift's bottom station and how close a mapped run passes. Before you book, ask the property which run reaches the door and whether it is groomed all season.
Places to stay, closest first
Condo complexes and rental homes are often missing from the open data we measure, so the real number near the lifts is usually higher. The mountain's own lodging pages list them.
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31 places to stay
- 800ft to a lift800ft to a lift
Rib Mountain Inn
Hotel · 2811 Rib Mountain Way, Wausau, WI- To Comet chairlift: 800 ft as the crow flies
- To Comet chairlift: 800 ft as the crow flies
Food: Carmelo's Italian Restaurant, 0.3 mi
- 0.2mi to a lift0.2mi to a lift
Rib Mountain Inn Townhouses
Inn or lodge · 227280 Boulder Ridge Circle, Rib Mountain, WI- To Comet chairlift: 0.2 mi as the crow flies
- To Comet chairlift: 0.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: Carmelo's Italian Restaurant, 0.3 mi
- 7min walk7min walk
Rib Mountain Inn Villas
Inn or lodge · 227290 Boulder Ridge Circle, Rib Mountain, WI- To Dasher chairlift: about 7 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Dasher chairlift: about 7 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Carmelo's Italian Restaurant, 0.4 mi
- 0.8mi to a lift0.8mi to a lift
Hilton Garden Inn Wausau
Hotel · 151401 County Road NN, Wausau, WI- To Cupid chairlift: about 23 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Cupid chairlift: about 23 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Burger King, 560 ft · Groceries: Lamb's Fresh Market, 0.3 mi
- 1.5mi to a lift1.5mi to a lift
Days Inn Wausau
Hotel · 4700 Rib Mountain Drive, Wausau, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 1.5 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 1.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: McDonald's, 300 ft · Groceries: ALDI, 0.3 mi
- 1.6mi to a lift1.6mi to a lift
Courtyard Wausau
Hotel · 1000 South 22nd Avenue, Wausau, WI- To Santa chairlift: 1.6 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 1.6 mi as the crow flies
Groceries: Super International Food Store, 0.4 mi
- 2.0mi to a lift2.0mi to a lift
Hampton Wausau
Hotel · 615 South 24th Avenue, Wausau, WI- To Santa chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies
Food: Applebee's, 560 ft
- 2.3mi to a lift2.3mi to a lift
Super 8 Wausau
Motel · 2006 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI- To Santa chairlift: 2.3 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 2.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: McDonald's, 240 ft · Groceries: Crossroads County Market, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.3 mi
- 2.3mi to a lift2.3mi to a lift
La Quinta Inn Wausau
Hotel · 1910 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI- To Santa chairlift: 2.3 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 2.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: McDonald's, 330 ft · Groceries: Crossroads County Market, 870 ft · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.2 mi
- 2.6mi to a lift2.6mi to a lift
Motel 6
Motel- To Santa chairlift: 2.6 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 2.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: The Velveteen Plum, 610 ft · Groceries: Festival, 310 ft · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.3 mi
- 2.7mi to a lift2.7mi to a lift
The Plaza Hotel & Suites
Hotel · 201 North 17th Avenue, Wausau, WI- To Santa chairlift: 2.7 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 2.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: The Velveteen Plum, 160 ft · Groceries: Festival, 650 ft · Pharmacy: Aspirus Pharmacy - Wausau - Westwood Center Boulevard, 0.4 mi
- 2.7mi to a lift2.7mi to a lift
Best Western
Hotel- To Santa chairlift: 2.7 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 2.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: The Velveteen Plum, 150 ft · Groceries: Festival, 680 ft · Pharmacy: Aspirus Pharmacy - Wausau - Westwood Center Boulevard, 0.4 mi
- 2.8mi to a lift2.8mi to a lift
Marjon Motel
Motel- To Santa chairlift: 2.8 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 2.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: KFC, 390 ft · Groceries: C&B Supermarket, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Wausau Family Pharmacy, 950 ft
- 3.1mi to a lift3.1mi to a lift
Nite Inn
Motel · 425 South Grand Avenue, Schofield, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 3.1 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 3.1 mi as the crow flies
Food: Motel Lounge, 90 ft
- 3.3mi to a lift3.3mi to a lift
Jefferson Street Inn
Hotel · 201 Jefferson Street, Wausau, WI- To Santa chairlift: 3.3 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 3.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: CHAR Grillhouse, 40 ft · Groceries: Downtown Grocery, 840 ft
- 3.4mi to a lift3.4mi to a lift
3rd Street Lofts
Condo or apartment · 615 1/2 North 3rd Street, Wausau, WI- To Santa chairlift: 3.4 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 3.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Food Bar by Downtown Grocery, 40 ft · Groceries: Downtown Grocery, 60 ft
- 3.6mi to a lift3.6mi to a lift
Stewart Inn
Hotel · 521 Grant Street, Wausau, WI- To Santa chairlift: 3.6 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 3.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: Elks Lodge Lower Bar, 670 ft · Groceries: Downtown Grocery, 920 ft
- 3.6mi to a lift3.6mi to a lift
Rosenberry Inn Ben & Breakfast
Inn or lodge · 511 Franklin Street, Wausau, WI- To Santa chairlift: 3.6 mi as the crow flies
- To Santa chairlift: 3.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: Taqueria Tres Hermanos, 690 ft · Groceries: Wausau Oriental Foods, 770 ft
- 3.7mi to a lift3.7mi to a lift
Country Inn & Suites Wausau
Hotel · 1520 Metro Drive, Schofield, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 3.7 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 3.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: Log Cabin Restaurant, 230 ft · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 800 ft
- 3.7mi to a lift3.7mi to a lift
Budge Inn Motel
Motel · 1106 East Grand Avenue, Rothschild, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 3.7 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 3.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: Subway, 370 ft · Groceries: Trig's, 0.2 mi
- 3.7mi to a lift3.7mi to a lift
Rothschild Inn Motel
Motel · 1114 East Grand Avenue, Rothschild, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 3.7 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 3.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: Bamboo Hut Chinese & Thai Cuisine, 220 ft · Groceries: Trig's, 820 ft
- 4.3mi to a lift4.3mi to a lift
Inn at the River
Inn or lodge · 2625 Northwestern Avenue, Wausau, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 4.3 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 4.3 mi as the crow flies
- 4.5mi to a lift4.5mi to a lift
Cedar Creek Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel · 1100 Imperial Avenue, Rothschild, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 4.5 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 4.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: The Cubby Hole, 130 ft · Groceries: Pick 'n Save, 0.2 mi
- 4.5mi to a lift4.5mi to a lift
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Wausau-Rothschild
Hotel · 1000 Imperial Avenue, Rothschild, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 4.5 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 4.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: Cedar Creek Grille, 200 ft · Groceries: Pick 'n Save, 920 ft
- 4.8mi to a lift4.8mi to a lift
Econo Lodge
Motel · 1510 County Highway XX, Rothschild, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: Denny's, 320 ft · Groceries: Pick 'n Save, 980 ft
- 4.8mi to a lift4.8mi to a lift
Motel 6
Motel · 904 Industrial Park Avenue, Rothschild, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: Denny's, 440 ft · Groceries: Pick 'n Save, 850 ft
- 4.8mi to a lift4.8mi to a lift
Bantr Rothschild
Hotel · 805 Creske Avenue, Rothschild, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: Bar of Wausau, 810 ft · Groceries: Pick 'n Save, 640 ft
- 4.9mi to a lift4.9mi to a lift
BEST WESTERN PLUS Wausau-Rothschild Hotel
Hotel · 803 Industrial Park Avenue, Rothschild, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
Food: Bar of Wausau, 0.2 mi · Groceries: Pick 'n Save, 0.2 mi
- 5.4mi to a lift5.4mi to a lift
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wausau
Hotel · 7100 Stone Ridge Drive, Weston, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Subway, 0.3 mi
- 5.5mi to a lift5.5mi to a lift
AmericInn
Hotel · 4115 Barbican Avenue, Weston, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: Brews Brothers, 360 ft
- 5.6mi to a lift5.6mi to a lift
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Hotel · 4210 Barbican Avenue, Weston, WI- To Cupid chairlift: 5.6 mi as the crow flies
- To Cupid chairlift: 5.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: Brews Brothers, 470 ft
Summer at Granite Peak Ski Area
Read from OpenStreetMap; distances are straight-line from the main base. What runs in summer, and when, is up to the mountain: check its own calendar.
- Lakes nearbyLake Wausau (2.4 mi), Sunny Vale Lake (2.8 mi), Eau Claire Flowage (3.6 mi)
The mountain in winter
Counts come from the map, which can lag behind a new lift or a renamed run.
- Runs by difficulty on the map9 easier, 17 more difficult, 22 most difficult, 1 expert
- Cross-country (Nordic) skiing nearbyNine Mile Forest (4 mi, 20 mi of trails), Tribute Golf Course (6 mi, 2 mi of trails)
Other mountains close by
Good to know
How many places to stay are within walking distance of the lifts at Granite Peak Ski Area?
We measured 31 places to stay around Granite Peak Ski Area in open map data. None is within about a 5-minute walk of a lift; 1 is within about 10 minutes and 1 within about 20, and the rest are farther out.
Which lift has the most lodging close by?
Dasher chairlift: 1 of the places to stay we list are within about 10 minutes on foot of its bottom station.
Is Granite Peak Ski Area worth a summer trip?
The map shows Lake Wausau 2.4 miles from the main base. Lift-served biking and summer rides depend on the operator's season, so check its site for dates.
How high does Granite Peak Ski Area go?
The highest point on our map is about 1,880 feet, and the lowest lift starts near 1,220 feet, a drop of about 670 feet. Elevations come from the map's terrain model, so treat them as close, not exact.
How do you work out the minutes?
Along a mapped walking route from each place to stay to the bottom station of the nearest chairlift, gondola or tram you can walk to, at an easy pace. Where the map has no route we give the distance as the crow flies instead of minutes. How we measure.