Thunder Ridge Ski Area

Thunder Ridge Ski Area logoLocated in the hills of Patterson, New York, 20 minutes from Danbury, CT, 35 minutes from White Plains and only 60 minutes from New York City. You can ride the Metro-North Ski Train and catch our free shuttle from the Patterson train station.

22 trails, 3 chairlifts, and 4 magic carpets with slow and gentle slopes to meet the needs of the newest skiers and snowboarders and some advanced trails.

Thunder Ridge offer racing for ages 8 through 19.

The Snowsports School boasts the highest percentage of PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) certified instructors in the northeast.

Lodge includes lounge with a glass atrium that overlooks the mountain base and beginner slope. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or a bowl of homemade. This season reservations will be required.

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Thunder Ridge Trail Map

Thunder Ridge trail map


Thunder Ridge Vertical Drop and Stats

Summit Elevation1,100 feet
Base Elevation500 feet
Vertical Drop600 feet
# Trails30 trails
Trail Miles3.7 miles
Longest Run5,280 feet
Skiable Area100 acres
# Lifts7 lifts
Uphill Capacity4,740 / hour
Annual Snowfall60 inches

Ski Day Checklist

Address 1137 Birch Hill Road
Address 2Patterson, NY 12563
Phone(845) 878-4100
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