Greek Peak Mountain Resort

Central NY’s biggest hill, with a waterpark lodge.

Greek Peak is the largest ski area in Central New York: 952 feet of vertical, 55 trails, glades and night skiing between Cortland and Ithaca. Hope Lake Lodge across the road has suites with kitchens, the Cascades indoor waterpark and a spa, plus a mountain coaster and tubing, so non-skiers stay busy. A $3 million project adds 250 snow guns on the east side for 2026-27.

The mountain

Vertical drop

952 ft

Summit

2,100 ft

Skiable terrain

220 acres

Trails

55

Lifts

8

Average snowfall

122″ a year

Longest run

1.5 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 36%
• Intermediate 29%
• Advanced 35%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Terrain park
• Snow tubing
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Mountain coaster
• Zipline
• Spa
• Kids programs
• Indoor waterpark

Holidays and events

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

• ChristmasDec 24 (annual)Usually

  Christmas Eve Donation Day

  Lift tickets drop to about $15, with proceeds going to a local church food pantry.

• New Year’sDec 31 (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve at the ski lodge

  Dinner and dancing at the ski lodge with a torchlight parade and fireworks; a dressier party runs at The Lookout.

• EventNov 26

  Thanksgiving at The Lookout

  Annual Thanksgiving dinner at the mountain’s event venue.

• Pond skimLate March (annual)Usually

  Pond Skim Party & Spring Bash

  Costumed pond skim, hot tubs on the Trax deck and music.

Where to stay

• lodgeHope Lake Lodge

  Timber-frame suite hotel with kitchens and fireplaces, direct access to the waterpark and spa, and a ski-season shuttle to the lifts.

  Across the road
• hotelHotel Ithaca

  Downtown Ithaca hotel near the Commons.

  35 min drive
• condoArcadia Village

  Privately owned townhomes facing the slopes, with a winter shuttle; book through local agencies or Airbnb.

  Next to the slopes
• innArgos Inn

  Boutique inn in a restored Ithaca mansion, with a well-known cocktail bar.

  35 min drive

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

Things to do

• Cascades Indoor Waterpark · Across the road

  Wave pool fed by a big waterfall, four slides and a heated outdoor pool at Hope Lake Lodge.

• Waterfalls Spa · Across the road

  Massages and treatments inside Hope Lake Lodge.

• Nor’easter Mountain Coaster · On site

  Year-round coaster at the Adventure Center.

• Zip lines · On site

  Guided zip line tours that run year-round.

• Snow tubing · On site

  Tubing hill at the Adventure Center.

• Nordic and snowshoe trails · On site

  Natural-snow trails behind Hope Lake Lodge and into Hope Lake Park; trail ticket required.

• Cortland Beer Company · 15 min drive

  Brewery and distillery in downtown Cortland.

Après and nightlife

• Trax Pub & Grill

  The après spot: mountain views, live music, wings and craft beer.

• Carvers Bar

  Quieter wine and whiskey bar next to the steakhouse at Hope Lake Lodge.

• Cortland Beer Company

  Local brewery and distillery in town.

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

Getting there

• Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) · about 50 min drive
• Verona, NY · about 1.4 hr
• Syracuse · about 0.8 hr
• New York City · about 3.8 hr

Directions in Google Maps