--- title: "Find your stay in Pleasant Mountain" canonical: "https://www.firstchair.com/destinations/maine/pleasant-mountain" --- # Find your stay in Pleasant Mountain [First Chair Destinations](https://www.firstchair.com/) › [Maine](https://www.firstchair.com/destinations/maine) › Pleasant Mountain Explore homes for every kind of mountain escape ## Where Maine learned to ski Bridgton is a nineteenth-century mill town in Maine’s Lakes Region, built around Pleasant Mountain, the oldest major ski area in the state and the most popular night skiing resort in New England. Its visitors enjoy the 1,300-foot vertical drop and 44 trails that spread across 245 acres of skiable terrain. Night skiing extends the day well past dark, giving locals and visitors a second session most other Maine mountains don’t offer. The smaller, quieter alternative to the state’s bigger resorts make this the kind of place where you can ski a full day, break for dinner downtown, and be back on the lifts by the time it’s fully dark. In the summer months, signature lakes and ponds offer every kind of lake activity, from boating and bass-fishing, to swimming and paddleboarding. ## Everything you need to know ### How do I get to Bridgton? Portland International Jetport (PWM) is the practical option, a drive of about an hour or less from Bridgton, with regular flights from major airlines across the country. Boston Logan (BOS) is a larger airport with more international service, but it’s a long drive south, so most visitors fly into Portland instead. Ground transport from PWM is limited, so arrange a rental car before you arrive. Bridgton itself has no train or airport shuttle service. ### Do I need a rental car in Bridgton? Yes. Downtown Bridgton itself is walkable: shops, restaurants, and the Main Street galleries are all within a few blocks. But the lakes, beaches, and Pleasant Mountain ski area are a few miles outside of town and there’s no local public transit or rideshare network to rely on. A car is the practical way to get between them. ### Is Pleasant Mountain a good place to visit in the summer? Pleasant Mountain is a true four-season destination. The summer is the peak season for the lakes to enjoy swimming, boating, and paddling on Highland Lake and Long Lake. Winter brings skiing and the region’s famous night skiing at Pleasant Mountain, with a quieter, more local feel than summer. Fall offers beautiful foliage and draws hikers back onto the trails Pleasant Mountain shares with cross-country skiers in winter. Spring, also known as “mud season” by the locals, offers hiking, birdwatching, the return of flowers and the farmer’s market. ### Is Pleasant Mountain good for beginners? Yes. Pleasant Mountain caters to beginners and intermediates, while offering a handful of steeper challenges for advanced skiers. Structured learn-to-ski programs and gentle lower-mountain slopes offer easy access for beginners and children. ### Is Pleasant Mountain good for advanced skiers? Yes. Pleasant Mountain has steeper pitches and challenging black diamond runs, with over 50 acres of glades. Experts may find the overall 1,300 feet vertical drop and trail length a bit tame compared to larger northern Maine resorts. ### What are the pass options at Pleasant Mountain? Ski Pleasant Mountain with daily lift tickets or the New England Pass. The Boyne Freestyle Pass gives you three to seven days of access across 10 Boyne Resorts destinations, including two other Maine Mountains, Sunday River and Sugarloaf. ### How many days should I stay in Pleasant Mountain? Two days lets you ski Pleasant Mountain and its 311 skiable acres and still experience the small-town charm Bridgton offers. A relatively short drive from Portland allows for a quick mountain get away. ## All homes in Bridgton - [Eagle's Nest](https://www.firstchair.com/property/1088315) · 4 bd · sleeps 10 - [Four Seasons at the Lake](https://www.firstchair.com/property/1121102) · 3 bd · sleeps 8 - [Moose'in Around](https://www.firstchair.com/property/1088328) · 3 bd · sleeps 6 - [Pleasant Mountain Ski Chalet](https://www.firstchair.com/property/1088280) · 3 bd · sleeps 8 - [Ski & Splash Retreat](https://www.firstchair.com/property/1088319) · 5 bd · sleeps 14 - [The Good Knight](https://www.firstchair.com/property/1088314) · 3 bd · sleeps 6 - [The Moose Cabin](https://www.firstchair.com/property/1088290) · 3 bd · sleeps 8 --- For photos, current rates and availability, see the page: https://www.firstchair.com/destinations/maine/pleasant-mountain