Review Date
August 20, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: catskillclimber ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I rode pretty much every trail there this weekend and did not see any 20ft berms or 8+foot drops. The trail system is pretty much one long trail down the mountain with other smaller trails branching off from it and usually meeting back up with the main jeep road. Not really as many options as Plattekill but at least this place is marked and you don't start on a green trail just to find yourself on a double black diamond a few seconds later not knowing how you got there. The trails are extremely well cared for and the guides are great. The mountain can be rode on any bike. I used a 5 inch trailbike and had more fun than my friend on a hardtail although he still rode every trail. A full downhill bike is not needed but you'll just be able to go faster. Nice place, nice lift, no lines. Needs more trails.

Recommended Route:
The Nasty, Upper and Lower Roller Coaster, Chaos Corridor (watch your chainring).

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Plattekill but wear armor and control your speed.

Review Date
April 23, 2007

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 1 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: ammarhio ,  Downhiller

Summary:
I just rode the trail after a trailwork party. These new trails for 2007 are unbelievable. Just flat out goregeus. Now, this park is comparable to diablo and platekill. It's got the jumps, huge 20ft berms(i'm dead serious) big, 8+ foot drops, you name it. HUNTER MOUNTAIN>>>>>THE NEW FREERIDERS PARIDISE JUST # HRS> FROM THE CITY CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Recommended Route:
All new 2007 trails, ask for sue, she's cool

Other recommended trails in the same area:
idk, i'm from Long Island

Review Date
August 31, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Codywasily ,  Downhiller

Summary:
The best trails I ever rode. I would reccomend it to intermediate riders. It now has a new trail with berms on every turn. It also has some tight and technical singletrack. 1 day is 28 dollars. Their rating system is stupid. Anything downhill is a black diamond.

Recommended Route:
Go with a tour guide, and ask for Sue. She is the nicest person I know.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Diablo Park, at mountain creek.

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Review Date
June 29, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Powderboard ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
The mountain has once again started the trail network expansion. This past spring they have added a whole new freeride area. Hunter is no longer just for xc riders. Freeriders will be pleasantly surprised with the new features. I have only ridden up to mid mountain, but can't wait to see what awaits above. The lifts are scheduled to start runing this weekend.

Recommended Route:
As before, you should take a guded tour to see what is the safest way down before venturing on your own.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
This whole quadrant of the catskills his just riddled with numerous great rides. Explore North and South lake for some great intermediate riding.

Review Date
September 6, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Reviewed by: Timman ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I went to Hunter this past weekend. The crew at Hunter added some new trails this season. I've been going to Hunter for the past 3-4 years now once or twice during the summer. I missed last summer so the new trials added some good, challenging riding to the already established trails. The day was great. No lines at the lift and some good steep, rocky, rooty, downhill riding. Take the tour from the top. The guides will show the best route down, depending on your ability. Also, for a good warm up hit the trails at the top of the lift and the new wood rides and teeter totter.

Recommended Route:
Go with the guides to for the first run, they will show you the trails. I don't remember all the names but B+B and wounded knee at the top, and the chute further down the mountain are good trails.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
I tried mountain creek last summer which is a great place if you are looking for more jumps, stunts, and berms. It was a little to hard core and above my riding abilities. Hunter is more in my comfort zone but still challenging.