East Stroudsburg, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Shawnee Mountain is a Pocono ski area in East Stroudsburg with beginner programs, longer mountain trails, terrain parks and separate tubing. Its trail guide distinguishes learning-friendly Pennsylvania routes from intermediate Bushkill terrain, helping friends choose a shared day without assuming all slopes feel alike.
- Pocono location in East Stroudsburg
- Pennsylvania and Kittatinny easier routes
- Separate tubing and scheduled night sessions
Terrain and ability at Shawnee
The resort recommends Upper and Lower Pennsylvania for longer beginner-oriented skiing and identifies Kittatinny toward Greenhouse as another easier option. Bushkill adds intermediate challenge. First-time guests should begin with the school and learning hill before attempting a top-to-bottom mountain route.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Use the resort address on Hollow Road and check the current operating calendar, including whether night skiing is scheduled. Review whether the chosen lesson package includes rentals and lift access; an a-la-carte lesson requires those arrangements separately.
Plan a Shawnee meetup
Meet near the Snowsports School after ticket and equipment pickup, then select a lodge landmark for a break. State whether the plan is daytime skiing, an evening session or tubing, with a separate check-in plan for friends choosing different activities.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Shawnee snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Sat, 4:10 PM EDT
- TonightLow 48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind 0 mph
- SundayHigh 62°F
Rain
Wind NE 0 to 10 mph
- Sunday NightLow 54°F
Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind NE 5 to 10 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 73°F
Partly Sunny
Wind N 5 mph
- Monday NightLow 51°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind NW 0 to 5 mph
- TuesdayHigh 72°F
Partly Sunny
Wind SW 0 to 5 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind SW 5 mph
- WednesdayHigh 72°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind W 5 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 48°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NW 5 mph
- ThursdayHigh 66°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind N 0 to 5 mph
- Thursday NightLow 45°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind 0 mph
- FridayHigh 63°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind S 0 to 5 mph
- Friday NightLow 45°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wind W 5 to 10 mph
- SaturdayHigh 59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Wind NW 10 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Shawnee trail guide by ability (opens in a new tab)
- Hours, trail maps and location (opens in a new tab)
- First-time and beginner lesson packages (opens in a new tab)
Ride Shawnee with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Shawnee with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.