Best skiing near Old Forge

5 ski resorts · 5 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best skiing near Old Forge, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 5 of 5 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
G⛰
Gore Mountain
#1 Gore Mountain Off-season
438 Acres103 Runs15 Lifts
48.0 mi away
69°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 69°F — wet, slushy snow· No new snow
Gore Mountain ski resort in New York offers 110 trails with varying levels of difficulty, including several black diamonds and glades. The resort has a vertical drop of 2,537 feet…
Why 36: resort size & terrain
36Rated
M⛰
McCauley Mountain
#2 McCauley Mountain Off-season
5 Lifts
1.9 mi away
66°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 6 mph· 66°F — wet, slushy snow
McCauley Mountain Ski Resort in New York offers 21 trails with a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced options. The best trails for advanced skiers are the black…
Why 18: resort size & terrain
18Rated
B⛰
Big Tupper
#3 Big Tupper Off-season
271 m Vertical3 Lifts
40.4 mi away
66°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 66°F — wet, slushy snow· No new snow
Big Tupper Ski Resort is a popular destination in New York, featuring over 1,200 acres of skiable terrain with 20 runs and 4 lifts. The resort is known for its best trails…
Why 20: resort size & terrain
20Rated
N⛰
North Creek Ski Bowl
#4 North Creek Ski Bowl Off-season
7 Runs3 Lifts
49.4 mi away
69°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 69°F — wet, slushy snow· No new snow
North Creek Ski Bowl is a small ski resort in New York that offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers. The mountain has 13 trails, the best being the black diamond "The…
Why 7: resort size & terrain
7Rated
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Dynamite Hill
#5 Dynamite Hill Off-season
1 Runs1 Lifts
59.5 mi away
69°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 69°F — wet, slushy snow· No new snow
Dynamite Hill Ski Resort in New York boasts six trails and a variety of winter activities including tubing and sledding. The best trails are the intermediate runs, as the beginner…
Why 2: resort size & terrain
2Rated

Skiing near Old Forge

The Old Forge area has 8 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Gore Mountain (438 acres), and Big Tupper has the most vertical (271 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.

How we rank the best skiing near Old Forge

How are these ski resorts ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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