HIKING

Hiking On the Mountain

May thru October, Plattekill Mountain allows hiking on the resort premises.
Hiking is available 8am-6pm. 

Hiking is not patrolled and is at the hikers own risk.  Hiking requires check-in at the mountain’s main office during mid-week business hours and hiking waivers are required to be signed prior to going on the mountain trails.  

Onsite Hiking Trail Loop offers a 4-Mile Long Hiking Trail along the perimeter of the mountain.  (see highlighted trail map below)

-> Overlook ->Express Lane -> Gateway -> Bumps -> Buckle Up -> Upper Powder Puff ->Lower Powder Puff 

*  “Overlook Hike” (as shown on AllTrails – “Plattekill Area Trails”)

Plattekill Hiking Trail

Outlined trail maps are available at the mountain. 

All other trails/areas considered “out of bounds” 

Additional Hiking Trails in the nearby area include:

Plattekill Base Deck
Top of mountain view

CAMPING & GLAMPING

Camping in upstate New York

May thru October, Plattekill Mountain allows camping on the resort premises.  The extent to which services/lodge use might be needed as well as length of stay and number of guests determines the applicable fee for these activities.  Camping Waiver(s) required.

  • Tent Camping on the mountain
    (bring your own tents)
  • Glamping Upgrades available too! We have partnered with GlampStar.com to have your glamping tent delivered and set up onsite for your arrival.  Prices start at $350 for up to 3 nights.  Includes set-up/break-down of tents.
  • Additional add-ons include:  Queen-size green tea foam mattress with bedding and throws, solar twinkle lights, flashlights, first aid kit, tables, rugs, Picnic Blankets and more
  • Restroom and Lodge Use
CAMPING FIRE 2
GlampStar
CAMPING LOT

EXCLUSIVE Camping Site & Private Use

Bathroom/Lodge Hours:

  • Access to the lodge available on a limited basis

SUMMER EVENT RENTAL

looking for the perfect place to host a private event or partY & have the whole mountain all to yourself?

 

Available Spring, Summer and Fall, host your private event, party or gathering at Plattekill and have the entire mountain and lodge exclusively yours.  We tailor your event to exactly how you’d like it.  The best part is, all our events are completely private, so there are no other activities on the mountain, but yours.

Our lodge offers the perfect combination of rustic elegance with a beautiful outdoor setting and Catskill Mountain views as far as the eye can see.

Plus all events have the option to add on chairlift service for guests…or make it a mountaintop party with use of the summit deck.

Check out a Google Review from a recent event!

Plattekill Private Event

Summer private parties/events start at $2,750. 
Contact us for more information at  info@plattekill.com.

EVENTS INCLUDE:

  • Family/ School Reunions
  • Birthdays/Anniversary Parties
  • Rehearsal Dinners
  • Private Mountain Yoga Retreats/ Sessions

 

  • Corporate Events/ Meeting Space
  • Team Building/ Retreats
  • Endurance or Running Race Events
  • Commercial use of grounds/venue space for promotion/advertising

SUMMER EVENTS

juNE 1, 2025

Conquer the world Endurance Race

Take on the mountain at this EPIC MOUNTAIN RACE with 3500′ of gain in 6.5 miles
OR…
Join us for a FUN & CHALLENGING 5k with sweeping views, just a taste of vertical, and a fast finish. 
 

COURSE MAPS:  
MOUNTAIN Race Map     5K Race Map

REGISTRATION
Register in advance online and SAVE! 

  • MOUNTAIN RACE ($70, $80 onsite)
  • 5K RACE  ($40, $45 onsite)
    Race day registration is also available – cash/venmo/zelle only 
    SCHEDULE:
    8:15   Check-In & On-Site Registration open
    9:30  “MOUNTAIN” Race Start
    9:45  “5K”  Race Start 

    COMPLETE RACE DETAILS  

    CTW Racing Up the Mountain
    CTW Race at Plattekill
    CTW Race to the mountain

    JULY 26, 2025

    2nd Annual Summerfest

    Don’t miss our SECOND ANNUAL “S-U-M-M-E-R-F-E-S-T” as we start the countdown to winter 2025/26!!!  Last year, we had SO MUCH FUN that we’ve decided…to do it again!  Come join us for this great day out on the mountain.  Event is ON rain or shine…mark your calendar and plan to spend the afternoon with us!

     

    • LIVE MUSIC with Becca & The Tall Boys
    • SCENIC CHAIRLIFT RIDES
    • BBQ & YUMMY FOOD
    • OUTDOOR BAR on Deck w/ great summertime DRINK SPECIALS
    • Ski Patrol fundraiser table and 50/50
    • Ski Shop SALE
    • Beverage Tastings by Union Grove Distillery for those 21+ years old
      …and MORE COMING SOON…stay tuned!

      ******** Most of all…GOOD OLD FASHIONED FAMILY FUN! ********

    Chairlift rides
    Plattekill Summerfest Picnic
    Plattekill Summerfest Band