Belleayre Mountain feels less like a tourism destination and more like a haven you stumble upon and never forget. Every overlook, forest path, and quiet moment carries its own kind of beauty — the kind that makes you slow down and stay awhile.
There’s adventure here, certainly, but nothing feels hurried. The mountain invites visitors to move at their own pace, whether that means hiking wooded trails, riding above the Catskills on the gondola, or simply relaxing beside the water with nowhere else to be.
This summer and fall, Belleayre is building on those experiences with a full lineup of outdoor recreation, live events, and opportunities to reconnect with nature.
Active Pursuits for Everyone
From families and casual explorers to outdoor enthusiasts and thrill-seekers, Belleayre offers something for every kind of visitor.
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- Belleayre Beach at the base of the mountain in the little community of Pine Hill offers swimming, boating, and general lakeside happiness.
- Scenic rides on the Catskill Thunder Gondola whisk visitors to the summit, where they can take in fantastic views of nature, walk along the summit paths, enjoy a picnic, all before reboarding the gondola for an easy trip to the base lodge or hiking down on your own.
- The Nordic and alpine trails on the mountain also offer a whole other world of wonderful hiking through pristine forests.
- The cross-country trail network offers outstanding mountain bike action for riders at all levels and abilities, complete with new trails in the hamlet of Pine Hill connecting Belleayre Mountain, Belleayre Beach, and the Shandaken Wild Forest.
- An 18-hole disc golf course presents a leisurely, yet full-filled chance to enjoy the mountain with family and friends both on the bottom nine near the lodge and the top nine sprawling across the summit.
Events with a Catskill Backdrop
Belleayre’s summer and fall calendar is filled with events that make the most of the mountain setting.
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- The Discovery lodge comes alive every Friday evening, July 24 through August 28 with live bands, good food and drinks, gondola rides and lawn games. The series is an annual tradition that locals and visitors alike have grown to love.
- Climb It for Climate is back for its fifth year at Belleayre offering trail runners loads of inspiring fun with distances of either 25k or 8k. This year’s there’s also an early start hiking option for anyone who’s more into taking their sweet time without the pressure of the clock. Plus, every entrant’s mere participation helps fight climate change.
- In a celebration of the splendor of the fall season in the Catskills, Belleayre will welcome thousands to its Fall Festival over the first two weekends in October – 3, 4 and 10, 11 – to enjoy scenic gondola rides, live music, entertainment for kids, and an expansive local vendor market featuring all manner of art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, and more. Belleayre’s Fall Festival is always packed with fun activities for everyone.
Charming Catskill Communities
No visit to Belleayre is complete without exploring the surrounding Catskill towns.
Nearby communities throughout Ulster and Delaware counties — including Big Indian, Shandaken, Mt. Tremper, Phoenicia, Margaretville, Andes, and Fleischmanns — offer welcoming restaurants, unique local shops, cozy inns, and charming cabins that make every stay feel memorable.
Together, they form part of the greater Catskill Region – a place where mountain roads connect picturesque towns, outdoor adventures, and moments that linger long after the journey ends.
Create your own escape from the everyday and discover a summer and fall experience that feels uniquely your own.