At Hillberg Ski Area, we found at least 20 places to stay within 5 miles of a lift, too far to walk in ski boots. The closest we found is Mush Inn, 4.0 mi from a chairlift as the crow flies.
In summer Hillberg Ski Area has 1 trailhead within about 4 miles, Tuomi Lake 0.2 miles from the main base. Merrill Field Inn is 0.8 mi from a trailhead as the crow flies.
- 2lifts on the map
- 18mapped runs
- 220 ftvertical, lowest lift to top
- 360 fthighest point mapped
- 1trailhead within 4 mi
- 0.2 mito the nearest named lake
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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29 places to stay
- 4.0mi to a lift0.8mi to a trail
Mush Inn
Hotel- To a chairlift: 4.0 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Ship Creek Trailhead): 0.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: Wendy's, 0.4 mi
- 4.0mi to a lift0.8mi to a trail
Merrill Field Inn
Hotel · 420 Sitka Street, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.0 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Ship Creek Trailhead): 0.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: Wendy's, 0.3 mi
- 4.2mi to a lift1.8mi to a trail
Comfort Inn Downtown - Ship Creek
Hotel · 111 East Ship Creek Avenue- To a chairlift: 4.2 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Ship Creek Trailhead): 1.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: The Bridge, 420 ft
- 4.2mi to a lift1.7mi to a trail
Arctic Fox Inn
Hotel- To a chairlift: 4.2 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Ship Creek Trailhead): 1.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: AK Alchemist, 0.2 mi
- 4.3mi to a lift1.8mi to a trail
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage
Hotel · 115 East 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.3 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Ship Creek Trailhead): 1.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: AK Alchemist, 390 ft
- 4.3mi to a lift1.5mi to a trail
Econo Lodge
Motel- To a chairlift: 4.3 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Ship Creek Trailhead): 1.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: Mad Myrna's, 410 ft
- 4.4mi to a lift1.7mi to a trail
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Hotel · 401 East 6th Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.4 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Ship Creek Trailhead): 1.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: Mad Myrna's, 450 ft
- 4.4mi to a lift4.4mi to a lift
Anchorage Grand Hotel
Hotel · 505 West 2nd Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.4 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: The Marx Bros Cafe, 600 ft
- 4.4mi to a lift4.4mi to a lift
The Wildbirch Hotel - JdV by Hyatt
Hotel · 239 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.4 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Crimson, 70 ft
- 4.5mi to a lift1.6mi to a trail
Travel Inn
Hotel · 720 Gambell Street, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.5 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Ship Creek Trailhead): 1.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: Mad Myrna's, 820 ft
- 4.5mi to a lift4.5mi to a lift
Hilton Anchorage
Hotel · 500 West 3rd Street, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.5 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: F Street Station, 190 ft
- 4.5mi to a lift4.5mi to a lift
Historic Anchorage Hotel
Hotel · 330 E Street, Anchorage- To a chairlift: 4.5 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: Red Umbrella Reindeer, 160 ft
- 4.7mi to a lift4.7mi to a lift
Extended Stay America
Hotel- To a chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: MUSE Atrium Cafe, 650 ft
- 4.7mi to a lift4.7mi to a lift
Westmark Anchorage
Hotel · 720 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: Solstice Bar & Grill, 40 ft
- 4.7mi to a lift4.7mi to a lift
Four Points by Sheraton Anchorage Downtown
Hotel · 325 West 8th Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: MUSE Restaurant, 630 ft
- 4.7mi to a lift4.7mi to a lift
Hotel Captain Cook
Hotel · 939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: Pel'meni, 250 ft
- 4.8mi to a lift4.8mi to a lift
Copper Whale Inn
Inn or lodge · 440 L Street, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: Simon and Seafort's, 130 ft
- 4.8mi to a lift4.8mi to a lift
Bent Prop Inn & Hostel Downtown
Hostel- To a chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: Beans Plus Cafe, 320 ft
- 4.9mi to a lift4.9mi to a lift
Marriott Anchorage Downtown
Hotel · 820 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
Food: Beans Plus Cafe, 190 ft
- 4.9mi to a lift4.9mi to a lift
Black Angus Inn
Motel- To a chairlift: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
Food: Black Angus Restaurant & Bar, 100 ft
- 5.0mi to a lift5.0mi to a lift
Anchorage Suite Lodge
Hotel · 441 East 15th Avenue, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 5.0 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 5.0 mi as the crow flies
Food: Twin Dragon Mongolian Bar-B-Q, 600 ft
- 5.0mi to a lift5.0mi to a lift
Highliner Hotel
Hotel- To a chairlift: 5.0 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 5.0 mi as the crow flies
Food: Benihana, 370 ft · Groceries: New Sagaya City Market, 0.3 mi
- 5.0mi to a lift5.0mi to a lift
Susitna Place
Inn or lodge- To a chairlift: 5.0 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 5.0 mi as the crow flies
Food: Benihana, 600 ft
- 5.1mi to a lift5.1mi to a lift
Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage
Hotel- To a chairlift: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Food: Benihana, 180 ft · Groceries: New Sagaya City Market, 0.3 mi
- 5.1mi to a lift5.1mi to a lift
Hohn Condominium
Condo or apartment- To a chairlift: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Food: Beans Plus Cafe, 0.2 mi · Groceries: New Sagaya City Market, 920 ft
- 5.1mi to a lift5.1mi to a lift
Park Manor
Condo or apartment- To a chairlift: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Food: Benihana, 0.2 mi · Groceries: New Sagaya City Market, 730 ft
- 5.2mi to a lift5.2mi to a lift
Fairweather Condominium
Condo or apartment- To a chairlift: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: Benihana, 0.2 mi · Groceries: New Sagaya City Market, 890 ft
- 5.2mi to a lift5.2mi to a lift
Inlet View Tower
Condo or apartment- To a chairlift: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: The Raft Cafe, 0.3 mi · Groceries: New Sagaya City Market, 480 ft
- 5.4mi to a lift5.4mi to a lift
Creekwood Inn & RV Park
Hotel · 2150 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK- To a chairlift: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
- To a chairlift: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Sorrento's Italian Resturant, 0.2 mi · Groceries: Oriental Shopping Center, 0.3 mi · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.3 mi
Summer at Hillberg 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.
- Nearest trailheadsShip Creek Trailhead (3.4 mi)
- Lakes nearbyTuomi Lake (0.2 mi), Triangle Lake (0.4 mi), Fish Lake (0.4 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 map6 easier, 4 more difficult, 8 most difficult
- Cross-country (Nordic) skiing nearbyBartlett High School Cross Country Ski Trails (4 mi, 3 mi of trails), APU Mahaffey (6 mi, 116 mi of trails), Beach Lake Nordic Ski Trails (12 mi, 12 mi of trails)
Other mountains close by
Good to know
How many places to stay are within walking distance of the lifts at Hillberg Ski Area?
We measured 29 places to stay around Hillberg Ski Area in open map data. None has a walk to a lift we can vouch for; 20 are within 5 miles as the crow flies.
Is Hillberg Ski Area worth a summer trip?
The map shows 1 trailhead within about 4 miles; Tuomi Lake 0.2 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 Hillberg Ski Area go?
The highest point on our map is about 360 feet, and the lowest lift starts near 140 feet, a drop of about 220 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.