At Powder Ridge Ski Area, we found at least 18 places to stay within 5 miles of a lift, too far to walk in ski boots. The closest we found is Four Points by Sheraton Meriden, 1.8 mi from Festival Lift as the crow flies.
In summer Powder Ridge Ski Area has 1 lift the map marks as carrying bikes, 1 trailhead within about 4 miles, Powder Hill Pond 0.1 miles from the main base. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Hartford Meriden is 1.4 mi from a trailhead as the crow flies.
- 4lifts on the map
- 16mapped runs
- 430 ftvertical, lowest lift to top
- 810 fthighest point mapped
- 1lift that carries bikes
- 1trailhead within 4 mi
- 0.1 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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25 places to stay
- 1.8mi to a lift1.5mi to a trail
Four Points by Sheraton Meriden
Hotel · 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 1.8 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 1.8 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead: 1.5 mi as the crow flies
- 2.1mi to a lift1.4mi to a trail
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Hartford Meriden
Hotel · 1149 East Main Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 2.1 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 2.1 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead: 1.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Popeyes, 300 ft
- 2.2mi to a lift2.2mi to bike lift
Courtyard
Hotel · 600 Northrop Road, Wallingford, CT- To 747 Lift: 2.2 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 2.2 mi as the crow flies
- 2.2mi to a lift1.4mi to a trail
Meriden Inn
Motel · 1102 East Main Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 2.2 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 2.2 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead: 1.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Olympos Diner, 310 ft
- 2.2mi to a lift2.3mi to bike lift
Hampton
Hotel · 1181 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT- To 747 Lift: 2.2 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 2.3 mi as the crow flies
- 2.3mi to a lift2.3mi to bike lift
Fairfield Inn
Hotel · 100 Miles Drive, Wallingford, CT- To 747 Lift: 2.3 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 2.3 mi as the crow flies
- 2.4mi to a lift2.4mi to bike lift
Homewood Suites
Hotel- To 747 Lift: 2.4 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 2.4 mi as the crow flies
- 2.4mi to a lift1.5mi to a trail
Red Roof Inn
Hotel · 10 Bee Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 2.4 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 2.4 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead: 1.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: Olympos Diner, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Hancock's Pharmacy, 0.3 mi
- 2.5mi to a lift1.7mi to a trail
Comfort Inn
Hotel · 896 East Main Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 2.5 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 2.5 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead: 1.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: Nardelli's, 210 ft · Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 620 ft
- 2.7mi to a lift1.5mi to a trail
Extended Stay America
Hotel · 366 Bee Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 2.7 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 2.7 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead: 1.5 mi as the crow flies
- 3.7mi to a lift3.7mi to bike lift
Bestway Inn - Middletown/Middlefield
Motel- To Festival Lift: 3.7 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 3.7 mi as the crow flies
- 4.0mi to a lift4.0mi to bike lift
Passport Inn & Suites
Motel · 1310 South Main Street, Middletown, CT- To Festival Lift: 4.0 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 4.0 mi as the crow flies
Food: Haveli India, 140 ft
- 4.2mi to a lift4.2mi to bike lift
Old Colony Apartments
Condo or apartment · 1095 Old Colony Road- To Festival Lift: 4.2 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 4.2 mi as the crow flies
- 4.4mi to a lift4.4mi to bike lift
Wesley Inn & Suites
Motel- To Festival Lift: 4.4 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 4.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Wendy's, 310 ft · Groceries: Market 32 by Price Chopper, 0.3 mi
- 4.6mi to a lift4.7mi to bike lift
High Meadow Bed & Breakfast
Inn or lodge- To 747 Lift: 4.6 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
- 4.6mi to a lift4.6mi to bike lift
Flamingo Inn
Motel- To Festival Lift: 4.6 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 4.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: Tabaq Masala, 0.3 mi
- 4.7mi to a lift4.7mi to bike lift
Colonial Inn & Suites
Motel · 1696 North Broad Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: Tabaq Masala, 0.3 mi
- 4.9mi to a lift4.9mi to bike lift
Meriden Arms Motel
Motel · 1899 North Broad Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
Food: Tabaq Masala, 570 ft · Groceries: Swadesh Super Market, 210 ft
- 5.1mi to a lift5.1mi to bike lift
The Wallingford Victorian Inn
Hotel · 245 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT- To 747 Lift: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Food: Le Jardin Cafe, 870 ft
- 5.1mi to a lift5.1mi to bike lift
Elwood Motel
Motel · 2055 North Broad Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Food: San Souci Restaurant & Lounge, 520 ft · Groceries: Asia Supermarket, 600 ft
- 5.1mi to a lift5.1mi to bike lift
Welcome Inn
Motel · 2026 w, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Food: San Souci Restaurant & Lounge, 390 ft · Groceries: Asia Supermarket, 960 ft
- 5.2mi to a lift5.2mi to bike lift
Quality Inn & Suites
Hotel · 2090 North Broad Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: Roti Boti, 580 ft · Groceries: Asia Supermarket, 610 ft
- 5.2mi to a lift5.2mi to bike lift
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel · 2104 North Broad Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
Food: Roti Boti, 520 ft · Groceries: Asia Supermarket, 550 ft
- 5.3mi to a lift5.3mi to bike lift
Holiday Motel
Motel · 2121 North Broad Street, Meriden, CT- To Festival Lift: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 5.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: Roti Boti, 440 ft · Groceries: Asia Supermarket, 400 ft
- 5.5mi to a lift5.6mi to bike lift
Wallingford Inn
Motel · 41 River Road, Wallingford, CT- To 747 Lift: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
- To a lift that carries bikes: 5.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: 2 Guys One Grill, 0.3 mi
Summer at Powder Ridge 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.
- Lifts that carry bikesFestival Lift
- Nearest trailheads1 unnamed on the map
- Lakes nearbyPowder Hill Pond (0.1 mi), South Street Pond (0.7 mi), High Hill Pond (0.9 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, 6 more difficult, 4 most difficult
Other mountains close by
Good to know
How many places to stay are within walking distance of the lifts at Powder Ridge Ski Area?
We measured 25 places to stay around Powder Ridge Ski Area in open map data. None has a walk to a lift we can vouch for; 18 are within 5 miles as the crow flies.
Is Powder Ridge Ski Area worth a summer trip?
The map shows 1 lift the map marks as carrying bikes; 1 trailhead within about 4 miles; Powder Hill Pond 0.1 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 Powder Ridge Ski Area go?
The highest point on our map is about 810 feet, and the lowest lift starts near 380 feet, a drop of about 430 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.