Overview
- 4 Beginner
- 18 Intermediate
- 6 Advanced
- 7 Expert
Plattekill Mountain operates Friday thru Sunday and midweek during holiday periods (see resort website for operating hours) and for private mountain rentals (any day they are not open to the public) for private groups with all services operational. Mountain Rentals are available for purchase through Liftopia. Plattekill is known for its big mountain terrain, small mountain charm... and great family friendly atmosphere.
Treat Yourself ...and Your Family! Carve turns down 2-mile long cruisers or challenge yourself on our double blacks. By mid-afternoon, hit trails that appear as though no one else had been on them that day. Escape the crowded slopes and lift lines and discover a best kept secret... come discover just what makes Plattekill a truly unique mountain!
Once at the mountain, skiers will find 35 trails to choose from, each one offering something different each and every run. Conditions are top notch with our vast amount of terrain, limited crowds and exceptional detail to snowmaking quality. These factors result in our snow staying fresh longer and not skied off by mid-day. Our "Powder Puff" beginner trail is the most famous of all, a great 2-mile cruiser with just the right pitch and for the experts, our double diamond "Blockbuster" trail offers 1,100 feet of 'continuous vertical' from top to bottom and is known as one of the steepest in the region. Read more
Treat Yourself ...and Your Family! Carve turns down 2-mile long cruisers or challenge yourself on our double blacks. By mid-afternoon, hit trails that appear as though no one else had been on them that day. Escape the crowded slopes and lift lines and discover a best kept secret... come discover just what makes Plattekill a truly unique mountain!
Once at the mountain, skiers will find 35 trails to choose from, each one offering something different each and every run. Conditions are top notch with our vast amount of terrain, limited crowds and exceptional detail to snowmaking quality. These factors result in our snow staying fresh longer and not skied off by mid-day. Our "Powder Puff" beginner trail is the most famous of all, a great 2-mile cruiser with just the right pitch and for the experts, our double diamond "Blockbuster" trail offers 1,100 feet of 'continuous vertical' from top to bottom and is known as one of the steepest in the region. Read more
Operations
Status
Closed
Lifts Open/Total
0 of 3
Weekday Hours
--
Trails Open/Total
0 of 35
Weekend Hours
--
Stats & Conditions
Base Elevation
2,400 ft
24-hr Snowfall
0"
Vertical Drop
1,100 ft
Avg Base Depth
0"
Peak Elevation
3,500 ft
Photos
Plattekill Mountain Logo
Plattekill Mountain Trail Map
Reviews & Tips (26)
Plattekill is the best mountain in the catskills hands down
written Jan 30 2012 - 04:04 PM
We went Jan 22, 2012.
This is a very cute mountain and I love the lodge, but it is a bit rough for beginners.
Effectively they have one skiable green and one wide blue on the whole mountain. Otherwise their blue/green trails are either very narrow or extremely steep.
The green on the left side of the mountain looking up is particularly bad. It is not only terribly narrow, but has many patches of exposed gravel and rocks, which are unavoidable because of the narrowness (I was very glad I was in rental skis).
As noted, it isn't very crowded and seems like a really nice place.. I plan to return once i'm either more comfortable with narrow trails or up to black diamond level.
written Jan 25 2012 - 11:51 AM
Went to Plattekill on Sunday March 27, 2011 for my 1st time after some people I rode the lift with at Camelback recommended it. I really enjoyed it. Its sort of like Alta for the east coast. Some nice challenging black diamonds with natural snow. I just wish the wind wasn't so forceful that day cause it would have helped soften up the icy bits. I love the "no-frills" vibe there cause I enjoy skiing where they don't play music to force you to join in some silly party that I didn't sign on for. I just wish that the chairs could move a tad bit faster. All and all, well worth the trip for me, but I'm hard core.
written Mar 30 2011 - 04:34 PM
Very steep mountain for (intermediate) snowboarding. Some of the trails were closed due to heavy rainfalls. Aside from that, the trails that we did ride were great and there were no lines all day long. I would go again!
written Mar 17 2011 - 02:55 PM
Just visited Plattekill for the first time on Sunday, March 13, 2011.
Good mountain: blacks & double blacks are great! All the little side-trails in the woods are cool, too; my friend and I spoke to a ski patrol about them to see if they were off-limits--they weren't. Turns out they are trails used for mountain biking in the summer, but lots of people will ride/ski them in the winter. Awesome if you're into tree-skiing--nothing is really off-limits here.
Great conditions considering it's late-season. It was a cold(er) day, in the 30s, but it had rained earlier in the week--not that you could really tell. Some ice peeking through here and there, but generally just hard-packed snow, and actually some powder left (from 14" snowfall early in the week) on some trails!
NO LINES...It seemed like we only saw about 30 people at the whole mountain all day. We never waiting for a lift--BIG advantage in the Catskills! It's worth the extra 10 minutes past Platty's rivals for that alone! You'd often have a whole trail to yourself.
CON: Terrain park. It's better than I expected, from the photos on their website--more features and pretty decent ones at that. The big negative about it was there is no flow to the park. I'm JUST starting to ride park, so I'd skip the first few, larger features (2 jumps, a couple of rails...) and head down lower to the smaller jumps & rails. It was frustrating, though, because there didn't seem to really be enough space to really set yourself up before the smaller rails...I always felt like I wasn't really getting enough speed. Can't complain THAT much though, at least they had some stuff to ride!
OH YEAH: If you're a snowboarder, bring a leash! They're surprisingly strict about that rule...we saw signs on our way out of the lodge but ignored them 'til the lifty asked us if we had leashes...since he saw we didn't, we had to go to the ski shop and buy some there ($8.50 for your basic leash...sheesh!).
written Mar 15 2011 - 02:37 PM
Terrible... they closed for no reason .. waste of money.
written Mar 13 2011 - 02:44 PM
LOVED Plattekill Mountain. It has some great and challenging terrain and I love the "in the woods" feel to many of the trails. It was our first visit and I can't wait to go back. There are a few trails that are VERY narrow but everything else makes up for it. Certainly, my new favorite Catskill Ski area. Liked its charm over Hunter which is just too crowded!
written Mar 01 2011 - 05:38 PM
HIt the Kill on Saturday, 26 Feb 2011. They advertized 12 inches of snow the day before (failed to mention the rain prior to the snow). Because it was heavy stuff, most of the mountain was packed and groomed which made for fantastic conditions. I had to fight to tear myself away at the end of the day. My legs still feel it 2 days later. Just a great, mountain, with consistent steep terrain, nice people and fantastic views. Best kept secret in the Catskills.
written Feb 28 2011 - 07:39 PM
The person below me pretty much covered it all. This mountain never disappoints, no matter how the conditions are. Plattekill is truly satisfying to a group of experts. Their tree skiing and little gems like cliff drops are just un-matched in the catskills. If this place got like 2 feet of powder it would easily rival west coast mountains. Without a doubt.
written Feb 28 2011 - 02:13 PM
Had fantastic time despite miserable weather conditions (foggy, 50mph gusts and temps in single digits). Quiet and quaint mountain, there's something for every level. NEVER A LINE the entire day despite being the busiest weekend of the year (president's weekend). Loved the cosy atmosphere of the lodge, even lunch time rush wasn't bad compared to big mountains where you have to fight to find a seat. Big +: the bar upstairs carries Ommegang on tap, now that's indulgence after a few runs. Highly recommend Plattekill!
written Feb 22 2011 - 11:24 AM
Plattekill is the best mountain on the east coast, steeps, pow, laz the owner personally told me were to get a cheap room down the road at the tbar saloon great food also. Can't find that at the big box mts. Every year mt. Gets better, I laugh at the masses who all turn left at bellaire as i go down the road less traveled to find heaven
written Feb 18 2011 - 03:49 PM
We have enjoyed partnering with liftopia in securing our lift tickets at a considerable savings(:
We've visited Hunter and Windham, and we were not disappointed by Plattekill.
Like Elk in Pa., it is remote and quaint. We had great weather and the sun poured over the peaks opposite the trails,
lending to the splendor and majesty of the Catskills. Plan to visit Belleayre in March. It's worth the drive from Pa.
written Feb 17 2011 - 04:31 PM
We had a great time, and I didn't lose my license and creit card this time!
written Feb 15 2011 - 04:11 PM
Went on a Sunday, lake effect snow and flurries throughout the day, good to excellent conditions, first time here and was surprised at the trails and the choices, nice pitch on some of the trails. Short lines for a weekend, definitely recommend.
written Feb 09 2011 - 08:21 PM
My Girlfriend and I, loved this place. A number of trails to hit, even there black diamonds are not impossible for novice skiers. Not crowded on Sunday at all, the only MT.I have ever been where there was never a line to get on a lift. Big terrain park. Liked it better than Windham, big time!..
written Feb 08 2011 - 04:24 PM
Mountain is pretty steep, offers some challenging terrain. Vertical makes runs a little quick, but my legs were definitely feeling it at the end of the day. Would probably pick this mountain over the others in the area. 2:50 mins from central Jersey. Got my ticket for $31 through liftopia on weekend
written Feb 08 2011 - 02:19 PM
Plattekill Rocks! Friendly, no pretense and solid challenging, interesting skiing.
written Feb 03 2011 - 02:17 PM
I just built a house up here and this is the jewel of the Catskills, especially if you're an advanced skier. They get lake effects snow and its steep and natural. This is old school skiing at its best.
written Feb 02 2011 - 09:31 AM
Go. Soon. Steep blacks or tight and twisty blues. Good chili. Relaxed timber lodge. Good ski shop and excellent service everywhere. Cool bar.
written Jan 25 2011 - 02:28 PM
The ski school for children 4-6 is not very good. Hunter or Jiminy Peak have proven better. The price is cheaper at Plattekill and it shows! Spend the extra money and look for a mountain that has a magic carpet for the kids. It will make it easier and give them more chances to practice. Plattekill walked their kids up and let them ski only two or three times.
written Jan 19 2011 - 03:24 PM
Hit it on 1/14/11. Powder to be found everywhere! Got a love the local's hill.
written Jan 17 2011 - 11:35 AM
Mom and pop run spot. I love it. Tight trails, good steeps. Always have fun there
written Jan 11 2011 - 06:21 PM
Just went skiing here for the first time and I loved it! Its a tiny mountain, only about 150 acres but no body is ever on the mountain and it seems like just locals go there to ski. Never overcrowded. Def worth the 3.25 hour drive. Trails are beautiful and mountain is steep. Cant wait to go back.
written Dec 31 2010 - 06:50 AM
Plattekill has morning sun. Afternoons after 2 are in a shadow. No lift lines on the Sunday I was there. This was first time I have skied here. I would go back after some more trails are opened.
written Dec 21 2010 - 07:04 PM
Quiet even on a Saturday. Real food in the lodge and good music on the speakers. Trails are small but featured and as pleasant as anything else on the East Coast. If you can't stand the corporate chain ski resort feel, this is your kind of place.
written Dec 20 2010 - 04:01 PM
Nice private mountain. Good for teens/kids with beginner and Intermediate skills. No wait time for ski lifts.
written Dec 14 2010 - 05:53 AM
