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Cherry Peak Ski Resort
Utah's Newest Addition
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Why Cherry Peak Deserves a Look
If you’re hunting for a smaller, wallet-friendly mountain with an easygoing scene, Cherry Peak Ski Resort checks the boxes. It’s Utah’s newest lift-served ski area.
Located just outside of Richmond, north of Logan, it opened for skiing in 2015-2016. Cherry Peak was built with locals and first-timers in mind, without forgetting strong intermediates who want laps after work.
Expect night skiing, a lively snow tubing hill, three chairlifts plus a magic carpet, and an approachable day lodge that keeps everything simple.
Size,
Snow, & Where It Fits
Among Utah Ski Areas
The resort promotes “400+ skiable acres,” while third-party sources list 200+ acres. Either way, the feel is intimate. Short walks, quick reloads, and a 1,265-foot vertical drop that’s legit for a neighborhood hill.
Average snowfall runs 320 inches or more with north-facing shots that hold cold chalk after storms. Think “local favorite” more than mega-destination, and you’ve got it.
Fast
Facts
- Vertical: 1,265 feet
- Summit/Base: 7,050 feet/ 5,775 feet
- Lifts: 3 triple chairs + magic carpet
- Snow: 320"+ average
- Night skiing: most operating days
- Vibe: friendly, family-owned, less expensive than many Utah resorts
- Where: 20 min north of Logan near the Idaho border
- Stats: 1,265' vertical, 400+ skiable acres
- Good to know: Beginner-friendly, affordable, close to town. Easy add-on to Beaver Mountain or a northern-Utah circuit.
- Extras: Tubing hill (time blocks with tube included), lesson bundles, and family events at the lodge.
Northern Utah Convenience
Cherry Peak Resort is up the canyon from Richmond, just 15–20 minutes from Logan, Utah, near the Idaho border. It is prime northern Utah convenience.
From Salt Lake City, plan roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on the weather. The last few miles are on a paved canyon road. Follow signs from Richmond east to the resort.
Mountain
Layout
- Little Beaver–style beginner zone: Cherry Peak’s magic carpet and beginner hill give first timers comfort with low pitch and quick laps. Great for families easing into the sport.
- Mid-mountain cruisers (two triples): The core chairs deliver groomers with playful side hits. On storm cycles, you’ll find soft pockets along the trees.
- Upper-mountain laps: When everything’s spinning, you get the full vertical drop with sustained turns and a nice mix of blue and black sections for confident skiers and riders.
Tickets, Passes & Value
Cherry Peak positions itself as “Utah’s most affordable” with straightforward pricing online and at the window. Watch the resort’s Hours & Rates and “Shop Passes” pages for deals, and snag lift tickets ahead of weekends and holidays.
For lessons, you’ll find group lessons and private lessons (including night formats) plus discounted “Super Pack” bundles that are perfect for first-season learners.
Cherry Peak Ski Resort’s
Ski & Ride School
Cherry Peak leans into approachable instruction. The school offers first-timer packages, group lessons for all ages, and private lessons for focused attention.
Parents: the beginner area is right by the base lodge, so it’s easy to watch progress, take photos, or warm up inside with a hot drink between laps.
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Eat, Après & Off-Hill
The day lodge keeps it simple with grill favorites and warm drinks - precisely what you want between laps. For a fuller dining scene, drop down to Logan, Utah, for a college-town lineup near Utah State University.
If you’re sampling multiple ski resorts, Beaver Mountain Ski Area is just up Logan Canyon. It offers bigger acreage but with the same local spirit.
Night Skiing & the Tubing Hill
Local secret - Night skiing here is a blast: uncrowded laps, city-light views, and lesson options after work. The dedicated tubing hill runs in set time blocks with rental tubes included (no personal sleds).
This makes for a low-stress win for mixed groups and non-skiers. Check current hours before you go.
Best Places to Stay Near Logan, Utah
Where
to Stay & How to Pair Your Trip
There’s no big slopeside hotel. Most visitors stay in Logan … with brand hotels, eateries, coffee … or around Bear Lake/Garden City for winter-quiet cabins and condos. That keeps costs down and options flexible.
If you’re building a weeklong sampler of Utah’s best ski resorts, consider a Cherry Peak warm-up day, then add Beaver Mountain, Powder Mountain, or Snowbasin for variety.
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When
to Go - Who It’s Best For
- Weeknights: Short drives, quick chairs, and a relaxed local crowd. Perfect for tune-ups or returning riders.
- Weekends/holidays: Buy ahead and arrive early for closer parking. Lessons and rentals can book out.
- Best for: New and progressing skiers/riders, budget-savvy families, and anyone who values a family-owned resort feel over high-gloss frills.
A Short History of Utah’s
Newest Lift-Served Hill
Plans kicked off in the late 2000s. Lifts began spinning for the 2015–2016 ski season, making Cherry Peak the newest member of Utah’s modern lift-served lineup.
Since then, the resort has added lifts, expanded night operations, and leaned into year-round events at the Grand Lodge.
Cherry Peak Ski Resort
3200 E. 11000 N.
Richmond, UT
Website: https://www.skicpr.com/