Gore Mountain

New York’s biggest ski area, spread over four peaks.

A big, varied state-run mountain: cruisers, 28 glades and real steeps across four peaks, linked to the historic North Creek Ski Bowl, which adds twilight skiing and lit Nordic trails. North Creek is a quiet hamlet, so this is about skiing, with Garnet Hill’s cross-country trails nearby. It suits intermediates and experts who want lots of terrain without Vermont prices.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,537 ft

Summit

3,600 ft

Skiable terrain

453 acres

Trails

108

Lifts

14

Average snowfall

150″ a year

Longest run

4.7 mi

Snowmaking

97% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 10%
• Intermediate 50%
• Advanced 40%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 5–6

  Christmas in Warrensburgh

  Town-wide holiday weekend 25 minutes south: artisan markets, wagon rides, cookie walks, Santa visits and a tree lighting.

• FestivalWeekends Feb 6–Mar 7

  Lake George Winter Carnival

  Five weekends of events on and around the frozen lake, about 45 minutes away.

• Pond skimMid-April (Apr 11 last season)Usually

  Gore Pond Skim

  Skimmers race across a pond on the Arena trail, youngest first, with prizes for costumes and splashes on the sundeck afterward.

Where to stay

• lodgeGore Mountain Lodge

  Simple, comfortable rooms about two minutes from the lifts and close to the Hudson River.

  2 min drive
• lodgeGarnet Hill Lodge

  Classic Adirondack log lodge above Thirteenth Lake, with its own 55 km of groomed cross-country trails; trail passes are free for guests.

  20 min drive
• b&bGoose Pond Inn

  Four-room, dog-friendly B&B on Main Street in North Creek, with a fire pit out back.

  10 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• North Creek Ski Bowl · 5 min drive

  Gore’s historic lower area, with twilight skiing on the lit Village Slopes and a lit, groomed Nordic loop with snowmaking.

• Garnet Hill Outdoor Center · 20 min drive

  One of the East’s best cross-country centers: 55 km groomed daily, rentals and lessons.

• Snowshoeing at Garnet Hill · 20 min drive

  About 15 km of snowshoe trails woven through the ski network, next to the Siamese Ponds Wilderness.

• Tannery Pond Community Center · 10 min drive

  North Creek’s arts center, with concerts, films and gallery shows through the winter.

Après and nightlife

• The Station

  Gore’s newest lodge, opened for the 2025-26 season.

• Bobcat Bar & Grill

  Upstairs at Garnet Hill’s Outdoor Center: soups, sandwiches, local beer and mountain views. Weekends and holiday weeks.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Albany International (ALB) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
• New York City · about 4 hr
• Boston · about 4 hr
• Montreal · about 3 hr

Directions in Google Maps