Situated in Patterson, Putnam County, Thunder Ridge Ski Area is one of the top ski locations for a day trip from NYC. You don't even need to leave the state to get to Thunder Ridge Ski Area, and a lot of skiers and snowboarders travel here from NYC all through the year. Thunder Ridge Ski Area is about 67 miles outside of Downtown Manhattan, so you can make the drive in around 90 minutes, or a little less depending on traffic, by following the I-87 N.
Those who choose to make the trip to the Thunder Ridge Ski Area will discover 90 acres of skiable area set across a very scenic space, with a lot of forests and amazing views all around. There are 21 trails in total at Thunder Ridge, with around half of these trails being rated as green circle (easy), so it's a good spot for families and beginners looking for some casual, relaxing skiing on a day trip from New York. More experienced skiers, meanwhile, can tackle some of the black diamond trails like Eagle's Lair or Blackberry Pass.
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