Hunter Mountain
The Catskills' biggest ski area and the closest serious mountain to New York City, famous for its loud weekends and broad snowmaking coverage.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
488m (1,601ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,118m (3,668ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
488m (1,601ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
305cm (120in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
67
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
14
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
247 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
Hunter sits in the northern Catskill Mountains of southeastern New York, a forested, mid-mountain range of rounded peaks and creek valleys. The setting is continental and inland, with cold, snowy winters typical of the upstate New York highlands.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Albany (ALB), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Albany (ALB)1.5 hoursDirections
- Boston (BOS)4 hoursDirections
- Philadelphia (PHL)4 hoursDirections
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