Bear Creek Ski & Recreation Center - Macungie, PA - Resort and Activities

Bear Creek Ski & Recreation Center was formerly the Doe Mountain ski area. It is near Allentown, Pennsylvania. The area opened as Doe Mountain in 1968. In 1999, the resort re-opened as Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center. Bear Creek offers skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing during winter, while hiking, biking, fishing and boating are offered in the summer. The Resort is located at 101 Doe Mountain Lane Macungie, Pennsylvania.

Bear Creek has more than 85 acres of skiable area. There are three carpet lifts, one triple chair, and three quad lifts. There are 21 ski trails of which the difficulty level varies. 40% of the slopes are intermediate. All the slopes are lighted. The longest trail is .9 miles and the summit elevation is 1,100 feet.

There are three terrain parks - Cascade Park, Black Bear, and Grizzly Family Park. The parks together are over 13 acres and host competition series. Cascade Park is expert level and features a 12 foot high cliff drop, staircase, and tree bonk.

Lift tickets are available for 4-hours, extended day, and evening sessions. Evening tickets are valid from 4pm - 10pm. Pricing varies based on the day of the week, the time, and the ticket type. Weekday 4-hour tickets are $39 for adults. Weekend and holiday 4-hour tickets are $48 for adults, $44 for youths. Children under 5 years are free. Seniors (ages 70+) are free at all times. Multiple day tickets are available for anywhere between two and five days. Season passes are also available. Group rates are available for parties over 15 people. Additional information on pricing can be obtained by calling 1-866-754-2822.

Bear Creek offers snowtubing sessions. Tubing tickets are sold as long as space remains. Children must be at least 6 years old and 42'' tall. Only single-rider tubes are allowed.

There are nearly 7 miles of hiking and biking trails in the Resort area. The trails are free during the spring and summer months. A waiver is required at the Trail Head to keep track of the number of persons on the trails. The trails are cross-country oriented, and there are no downhill trails or lift access trails.

The Inn at Bear Creek offers 116 rooms with standard rooms as well as more elaborate suites. All rooms offer cable TV and internet access. Many of the rooms have slopeside and/or mountain views. The Standard Guest Room with fireplace has bed, fireplace, and sleep sofa. For reservations, guests may call 610-641-7101.

There are a number of dining facilities including The Grille and Trail's End Cafy. The Grille is open all week with shorter hours on weekdays. It is run by the Boston Culinary Group and features pasta dishes, steaks, and seafood. Patrons can enjoy three stone fireplaces and five plasma televisions while they dine. Happy Hour is from 5pm - 7pm and Friday evenings feature live music. Reservations are requested for groups of more than 8. Reservations can be made by calling 610.641.7149. Trail's End Cafy is open daily from 7am until close. The Cafy offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections. Sandwiches, appetizers, burgers, and a Starbucks barista are all available.