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A four-season mountain town built around skiing, hiking, and summit views.
Set among some of the Catskills’ highest peaks, Hunter blends slope-side adventure with classic mountain trails and waterfalls tucked into wooded notches. Ambitious climbs and scenic chairlifts share the landscape, offering options for both challenge and ease. When the day winds down, lodges, breweries, and restaurants keep the energy close to the terrain that brought you here.
Hunter is built for movement in every season, from winter slopes to high-elevation trails and waterfall hikes.
Hunter Mountain offers world-class skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and scenic chairlift rides among the highest elevations in the Catskills.
Rising to 4,040 feet, Hunter Mountain is the Snowmaking Capital of the World, drawing skiers and riders from across the Northeast.
Race down groomed tubing lanes with a magic carpet ride back up — fast-paced winter fun for families and non-skiers.
Ride the chairlift toward Hunter's summit for sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and vibrant seasonal foliage.
Hunter sits among some of the Catskills' highest peaks, offering routes for both ambitious hikers and those looking for a shorter mountain outing.
A strenuous 7-8 mile round-trip hike to the highest fire tower in New York State, with wide-reaching summit views.
Take the seasonal chairlift up and follow DEC-marked trails on a roughly four-mile round trip from near the summit.
One of the Northeast's most challenging trail systems, known for steep elevation gains and dramatic ridgelines.
A 1.7-mile round-trip hike to a 25-foot waterfall set in a wooded ravine.
A flatter multi-use trail along the Schoharie Creek, ideal for walking, biking, and snowshoeing.
When the boots come off, Hunter settles into an easy mountain rhythm. Cafes, small performance spaces, and slope-side lodges keep the energy close to the terrain.
Independent films at Mountain Cinema in the Doctorow Center for the Arts, plus seasonal productions nearby.
Fuel up at Fellow Mountain Cafe, Fred's Donuts, or M&J Bagel Store before heading to the slopes or trails.
Relax at Hunter Mountain Brewery, Ze Wine Bar at Jgerberg, Prospect at Scribner's Lodge, or Hotel Lilien after a day outside.
Each fall, Hunter Mountain hosts one of the Northeast’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations. Live music, German food, craft vendors, and mountain views draw visitors for three festive weekends during peak foliage season.
Hunter’s restaurants and breweries keep the mountain energy going, from quick breakfasts before first chair to relaxed dinners and drinks after a full day outdoors.
Hunter’s lodging options range from design-forward retreats to classic mountain lodges, all positioned within easy reach of slopes, trails, and the town’s after-dark gathering spots.
Once you've wound your way up into the mountains, let daytrip wanderlust lead you from Hunter to other nearby towns.
The Painted Village in the Sky, with colorful Main Street shops, Kaaterskill Falls, and North-South Lake nearby.
A four-season mountain destination with skiing, mountain biking, golf, and a charming village center.
A historic mountain hamlet along the Schoharie Creek, home to Pratt Rock and surrounded by forest preserve.
