Slide Mountain Chalet, Big Indian, NY

Welcome to Slide Mountain Chalet!

Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the Catskills and this chalet is at an elevation of 2,100 ft! Enjoy 2 acres of beautiful moss-covered Hemlock forest on the property, which is located on one of the most scenic drives through the Catskills. Stargaze on the front porch, listen for one of the several species of owls, hang out by the firepit in the back yard nestled amongst large boulders, or fish the Neversink River for some of the best Trout in the Country!

This is a quintessential Catskills Mountain getaway with an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, and a wood burning stove. Relax in our newly updated bathroom and soaker tub after a long day of hiking on trails or skiing nearby. Upstairs is a lofted room where you can watch a movie on the projector, play a record, find a book, or pick up a guitar to create new memories here at the Slide Mountain Chalet. There’s a front, back and side screened in porch with a hammock for your pleasure.

Depending on what you are interested in we are here to point you in the right direction whether its finding the best swimming hole, antique shop/flea market, locating a local brewery, or signing up for an informative mushroom walk; we are here to help! Well trained dogs are welcome!

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Giant Ledge Trail: 5 min
Slide Mountain Trail: 5 min
Frost Valley YMCA: 7 min
The Lodge, by Urban Cowboy: 10 min
Eastwind Hotel: 10 min
Peekamoose Restaurant: 15 min
Phoenicia Diner: 20 min

HIKES & SKIING & SWIMMING

•Bellearye Mountain Ski Center (20 minute drive)
•Plattekill Mountain Ski Resort (40 minute drive)
•Hunter Mountain Ski Resort (40 minute drive)
•Windham Mountain Ski Resort (45 minute drive)

•Giant Ledge/Slide Mountain (Big Indian, NY) - best hike in the Catskills with panoramic views of the mountains. Moderate/difficult. Just 5 min away!
•Rochester Hollow (Big Indian, NY) - easy hike that follows a stream, great for kids and family.
•Diamond Notch Falls (West Kill, NY) - easy hike and access to water falls
•Ashokan Rail Trail (Shokan, NY)- newly paved rail trail around the Ashokan Reservoir, easy hike or ride your bike along the trails
•Mine Kill State Park (Gilboa, NY) - hiking, waterfalls, pool access, boat launches, disc golf, fishing, ice skating, sledding, snow mobiling. Please check website for more information.
•Kaaterskill Falls (Hunter, NY) - easy hike with an awesome waterfall at the top. Very touristy, but still worth it.
•Belleayre Beach (Pine Hill, NY) - Various activities including swimming, hiking, boat rentals, fishing, sun chair rentals etc. There is a fee to enter, please check out their website for more information.
•Alder Lake (Hardenburgh, NY) - Secluded lake with mountain views for swimming or canoeing
•Big/Little Pond (Andes, NY) - Big Pond is good for canoeing or swimming with a little beachy area at the beginning. Little Pond you can camp at and swim, but you have to pay to get in.

LOCAL FOOD & BREWERIES & OTHER FUN STUFF

•Pakatakan Farmers Market (Halcotsville, NY)
•Beberts, Moroccan (Fleischmanns, NY)
•The Village East Cafe & Market (Fleischmanns, NY)
•Aegean Flavor, Greek (Fleischmanns, NY)
• Folsom Point Provisions (Margaretville, NY)
•Peekamoose (Big Indian, NY)
•Urban Cowboy : The Lodge (Big Indian, NY)
•Dandelion Restaurant (Eastwind Hotel, Big Indian, NY)
•Phoenicia Diner (Phoenicia, NY)
•Sweet Sues for pancakes (Phoenicia, NY)
•The Pines (Mt. Tremper)
•Brushlands (Bovina, NY)
•Russells (Bovina, NY)
• Silvia's (Woodstock)
•Wayside Cider (Andes, NY)
•Union Grove Distillery (Arkville, NY)
•Goatie Whites for ice cream and food (Fleischmanns, NY)
•Binnekill Tavern (Margaretville, NY)
•Hanah Mountain Golf Club (Margaretville, NY)
•The Ark Bowl & BBQ (Arkville, NY)
•Worlds Largest Kaleidoscope ( Emmerson Resort & Spa, Mt. Tremper, NY)

Other things to note
-No weddings/ events allowed
-Up to 2 well trained dogs (no cats/ other animals)
- Our home is located at the top of Slide Mountain in a rural area. This lends itself to scenic drives, amazing hikes, and privacy. The closest grocery large store is a 30 min drive.
-We have satellite internet which allows you to make phone calls and check emails but is not ideal for streaming. We recommend downloading movies/ tv shows for optimal viewing on our projector.