Ski Big Bear is Closed for the Season. Return or Renew Season Rental Equipment by March 31st, 2024!

Thanks for a great season! We are now closed for skiing and riding until December 2024. All equipment rented for the 2023-2024 season must be returned by March 31, 2024. Ski Big Bear will accept returns between 10:00am and 2:00pm daily through March 31st. READ MORE...

Located in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania

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Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

Directions

We are conveniently located within 2.5 hours of NYC, nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania.

Directions

From New York City

  • Take Interstate 80 West, 36 miles to Route 15 North - Exit 34B.
  • Follow Route 15 to 206 North towards Milford. Cross the Delaware River into Pennsylvania.
  • Bear Right onto 209 North and continue straight through the light towards Route 6 West.
  • Follow Route 6 West for approx. 12 miles to the intersection of PA Route 434.
  • Turn right onto PA 434 North.
  • At the fork in the road, bear left towards PA Route 590 West.
  • Follow PA 590 West to Lackawaxen.
  • Turn right after crossing the first bridge (Lackawaxen River) onto Masthope Plank Rd.
  • At the intersection, turn left on Westcolang Road and continue for 1 mile to Karl Hope Blvd.
  • At 4-way stop, turn right onto Karl Hope Blvd.
  • Ski Big Bear is at the end of Karl Hope Blvd.

From Philadelphia

  • Take the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike, or Rt. 476 to Route 22 East towards Allentown/Bethlehem.
  • Exit to take Route 33 North.
  • Go East on I-80 approx. 4 miles to Exit 52 at Marshalls Creek, and follow Route 209 North.
  • In Marshalls Creek, turn left at the light onto Route 402 North. Drive for 25 miles to I-84 East.
  • Travel east on I-84. Take the Lords Valley Exit (Exit #34 - Route 739).
  • Proceed North on Route 739 approx. 1 mile to the intersection at “84 Lumber”.
  • Turn right onto PA 434 and continue for 5 miles.
  • Cross Route 6 and continue on PA 434 North.
  • At the fork in the road, bear left towards PA Route 590 West.
  • Follow PA 590 West to Lackawaxen.
  • Turn right after crossing the first bridge (Lackawaxen River) onto Masthope Plank Rd.
  • At the intersection, turn left on Westcolang Road and continue for 1 mile to Karl Hope Blvd.
  • At 4-way stop, turn right onto Karl Hope Blvd.
  • Ski Big Bear is at the end of Karl Hope Blvd.

From Scranton

  • Take Interstate 84 East towards Lords Valley (Exit #34 - Route 739).
  • Proceed North on PA 739 Approx. 1 Mile to intersection at "84 Lumber".
  • Turn right onto PA 434 and continue for 5 miles.
  • Cross Route 6 and continue on PA 434 North.
  • At the fork in the road, bear left towards PA Route 590 West.
  • Follow PA 590 West to Lackawaxen.
  • Turn right after crossing the first bridge (Lackawaxen River) onto Masthope Plank Rd.
  • At the intersection, turn left on Westcolang Road and continue for 1 mile to Karl Hope Blvd.
  • At 4-way stop, turn right onto Karl Hope Blvd.
  • Ski Big Bear is at the end of Karl Hope Blvd.

From Connecticut / North Hudson

  • Take Interstate 84 West to Exit 46 (Milford).
  • Turn right on Route 6 West and continue for 10 miles to PA 434.
  • Turn right onto PA 434 North.
  • At the fork in the road, bear left towards PA Route 590 West.
  • Follow PA 590 West to Lackawaxen.
  • Turn right after crossing the first bridge (Lackawaxen River) onto Masthope Plank Rd.
  • At the intersection, turn left on Westcolang Road and continue for 1 mile to Karl Hope Blvd.
  • At 4-way stop, turn right onto Karl Hope Blvd.
  • Ski Big Bear is at the end of Karl Hope Blvd.

From State Route 97 in New York

  • Take NY 97 North or South as necessary towards the Roebling Bridge.
  • Cross Roebling Bridge into Pennsylvania.
  • At the stop sign, turn right onto Lackawaxen Scenic Dr.
  • At the next stop sign, turn right onto PA 590.
  • Turn right after crossing the first bridge (Lackawaxen River) onto Masthope Plank Rd.
  • At the intersection, turn left on Westcolang Road and continue for 1 mile to Karl Hope Blvd.
  • At 4-way stop, turn right onto Karl Hope Blvd.
  • Ski Big Bear is at the end of Karl Hope Blvd.

From Hawley

  • Take PA 590 East for approx. 8 miles.
  • Turn left on Westcolang Road. Continue on Westcolang Road for 3 miles.
  • At 4-way stop, turn left onto Karl Hope Blvd.
  • Ski Big Bear is at the end of Karl Hope Blvd.

From Milford

  • Route 6 West for approx. 12 miles to the intersection of PA Route 434.
  • Turn right onto PA 434 North.
  • At the fork in the road, bear left towards PA Route 590 West.
  • Follow PA 590 West to Lackawaxen.
  • Turn right after crossing the first bridge (Lackawaxen River) onto Masthope Plank Rd.
  • At the intersection, turn left on Westcolang Road and continue for 1 mile to Karl Hope Blvd.
  • At 4-way stop, turn right onto Karl Hope Blvd.
  • Ski Big Bear is at the end of Karl Hope Blvd.

Directions for Vehicles over 10' tall Coming from PA 590 West

  • Due to a height restriction, do not turn right onto Masthope Plank Rd. in Lackawaxen.
  • Instead, continue on PA 590 West towards Rowland.
  • At the stop sign, turn right and continue on 590 West for 2 miles.
  • Turn right onto Westcolang Road. Continue on Westcolang Road for 3 miles.
  • At 4-way stop, turn left onto Karl Hope Blvd.
  • Ski Big Bear is at the end of Karl Hope Blvd.