Aerial shot of Sunshine Park’s three peaks. Credit: Sunrise Park Facebook Page.
Latitude: 33.97, Longitude: -109.57
At the fourth most southern, Sunrise Park Resort in Greer, AZ consists of three mountains named Sunrise Peak, Cyclone Circle, and Apache Peak. In total, the three peaks have over 1,200 acres of skiable terrain across 65 trails and seven lifts, making it the largest ski resort in Arizona. From peak to base, there is approximately 1,800 ft. of vertical descent, and the area receives on average 200 inches of snow annually. Seasons generally last from mid-December to mid-March. The resort is owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Greer is in a remote part of Arizona, making dining and lodging options few and far between. For dining, there are various day lodges and cafes scattered throughout the mountain. The resort also offers the Sunrise Park Lodge at the mountain base as a place to sleep. Other lodging options are in the towns of Eagar and Pinetop-Lakeside, both around 30-45 minutes away from the resort.
Credit: Sunrise Park Resort Facebook Page.
At a glance:
Price for adult day pass: $65. (Senior discounts available)
Price for kids day pass: $44.
Ski Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm. (Night skiing available on certain weekends)
Average annual snowfall: 200 inches
1,200 Skiable acres across 65 Trails:
Easy 45%
Intermediate 28%
Difficult 27%