Just 90 minutes from Pittsburgh, Hidden Valley Resort is a true four-season mountain escape — skiing and snow tubing in winter, golf and festivals in summer. Here's how to make the most of it.
Tucked into Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands about 90 minutes from Pittsburgh, Hidden Valley Resort is one of those rare places that's just as rewarding in July as it is in January. If you're basing your trip out of a nearby cabin, here's what the mountain has to offer across the seasons.
Winter on the mountain
When the snow flies, Hidden Valley becomes a friendly, family-scaled ski hill — approachable terrain, a snowsports school for first-timers, snow tubing, and the kind of low-key atmosphere that bigger resorts have lost. It pairs perfectly with neighboring Seven Springs if you want more vertical on the same trip.
Summer & shoulder seasons
Off-season is the local secret. Think golf with mountain views, the resort pool, and miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails right in the Laurel Highlands. Late summer and fall bring festivals, lift rides, and some of the best foliage in the eastern U.S.
Why stay in a cabin nearby
On-mountain lodging is convenient, but a private cabin gives you more space, a full kitchen, a hot tub, and room for the whole group — often for less. Our homes sit minutes from Hidden Valley with easy access to Ohiopyle and the GAP trail, so you can ski or hike by day and unwind by the fire at night.
Plan the rest of your trip
For events, trail conditions, and the full regional calendar, the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau keeps an excellent, up-to-date resource at GoLaurelHighlands.com — start there to round out your itinerary.
Whether it's a powder weekend or a summer reset, Hidden Valley delivers an authentic mountain experience without the crowds.
