The northeast and northwest sides of Burke Mountain drain into Dish Mill Brook, thence into the East Branch of the Passumpsic River.

[citation needed] Burke Mountain Resort has a vertical drop of 2,011 feet (613 m) and has 80% snowmaking.

The mountain is serviced by 5 lifts; 2 high speed quads, a t-bar dedicated to serving BMA racers, and a J-bar and magic carpet in the learning area.

Burke Mountain is also located on the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers trails, making the resort accessible by snowmobile.

[7] In summertime, there is singletrack biking, Burke Bike Park, hiking, Hang Gliding, Paragliding,[8] golfing, swimming, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.