Best skiing near Murphys

5 ski resorts · 5 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best skiing near Murphys, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 5 of 5 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
K⛰
Kirkwood
#1 Kirkwood Off-season
610 m Vertical2300 Acres65 Runs14 Lifts
42.7 mi away
67°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 67°F — wet, slushy snow
Kirkwood ski resort, located in California, is known for its high elevation and extensive terrain. The resort boasts 86 runs, with the best trails being Cornice Express, Sentinel…
Why 52: resort size & terrain
52Solid
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Sierra at Tahoe
#2 Sierra at Tahoe Off-season
674 m Vertical2000 Acres46 Runs12 Lifts
49.7 mi away
63°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 20 mph — upper lifts may hold· 63°F — wet, slushy snow
Sierra at Tahoe ski resort is located in California, United States, and offers 2,000 acres of skiing terrain with over 200 inches of annual snowfall. The resort features 46…
Why 48: resort size & terrain
48Rated
B⛰
Bear Valley Mountain Resort
#3 Bear Valley Mountain Resort Off-season
579 m Vertical1280 Acres67 Runs10 Lifts
32.7 mi away
1″ base 73°F
· Very thin · 1" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 73°F — wet, slushy snow
Bear Valley Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It boasts a diverse range of terrain across 1,680 skiable acres and is…
Why 41: resort size & terrain
41Rated
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Dodge Ridge Ski Area
#4 Dodge Ridge Ski Area Off-season
487 m Vertical815 Acres59 Runs10 Lifts
28.0 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 73°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Dodge Ridge Ski Area is a ski resort located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, United States. The resort offers 862 acres of skiable terrain with 12 lifts and 67…
Why 34: resort size & terrain
34Rated
B⛰
Badger Pass Ski Area
#5 Badger Pass Ski Area Off-season
243 m Vertical90 Acres10 Runs5 Lifts
52.5 mi away
89°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 89°F — wet, slushy snow
Badger Pass Ski Area in California is a small, family-friendly ski resort that offers 10 trails for skiing and snowboarding. The resort is known for its beginner-friendly runs…
Why 12: resort size & terrain
12Rated

Skiing near Murphys

The Murphys area has 5 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Kirkwood (2,300 acres), and Sierra at Tahoe has the most vertical (674 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.

How we rank the best skiing near Murphys

How are these ski resorts ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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