Song Mountain

Syracuse’s close-in hill, on one pass with Labrador.

Song is the nearest real hill to Syracuse, about 25 minutes south off I-81, with 700 feet of vertical, smooth groomers and night skiing until 9 pm Tuesday to Friday. Heuga’s Alpine restaurant and bar sits at the base, and a full SkiCNY season pass also covers Labrador. Good for lessons, families and after-work skiing.

The mountain

Vertical drop

700 ft

Summit

1,940 ft

Skiable terrain

100 acres

Trails

24

Lifts

5

Average snowfall

77″ a year

Longest run

0.9 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 35%
• Intermediate 46%
• Advanced 19%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

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

• EventTwo Fridays a winter (Jan 23 and Feb 20 last season), 4 pm–midnightUsually

  Friday Night Freakout

  Lifts at Song and Labrador run until midnight with $24.99 lift tickets.

Where to stay

• lodgeHope Lake Lodge

  Greek Peak’s suite hotel with kitchens, an indoor waterpark and a spa.

  20 min drive
• hotelThe Parkview Hotel

  Downtown Syracuse hotel that offers a SkiCNY ski-and-stay rate.

  30 min drive
• hotelMarriott Syracuse Downtown

  The restored historic Hotel Syracuse, close to Armory Square restaurants.

  30 min drive

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

Things to do

• Heuga’s Alpine · At the base

  Alpine-style restaurant and bar at the base of Song, open year-round.

• Labrador Hollow Unique Area · 10 min drive

  State land with a boardwalk and trails in a steep glacial valley; good for a snowshoe walk.

• Highland Forest · 20 min drive

  Onondaga County park with cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing and winter sleigh rides.

• Beak & Skiff and 1911 Spirits · 20 min drive

  Apple orchard with a hard cider and spirits tasting room in LaFayette.

• Syracuse Crunch · 30 min drive

  AHL hockey at the Upstate Medical University Arena downtown.

Après and nightlife

• Heuga’s Alpine Restaurant and Bar

  The base-lodge bar and restaurant, the main gathering spot after skiing.

• The Puffinbird at Labrador

  Pub food and craft beer at the sister hill, with live music some weekends.

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

Getting there

• Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) · about 30 min drive
• Verona, NY · about 1 hr
• Syracuse · about 0.4 hr
• New York City · about 4 hr

Directions in Google Maps