“THANK YOU NORA
If you are on the fence about trying a NORA class or one of their other outings just go do it. I’ve been off-roading all my life and after attending the beginner class, advanced class, and the Hunter Mountain Tour, I can honestly say I’ve gained an abundance of information and skills from the NORA crew. If you’re a beginner and or apprehensive about taking your vehicle off road don’t be. The NORA crew is not going to let anything happen to you or your vehicle. If you have an advanced skill set, they have a great play ground with lots of great obstacles and courses. They run a 5 star service and is the crew I would want to be with on any off road outing!.” – Tony P, Trip Advisor, Nov 2017
1 and 2-Day Public Off-Road Driving Tours 
Click on a date listed below to register
Location: Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, Hunter, NY
For rigs with 4-Low, i.e. Wranglers, Broncos, 4-Runners and many more!
These family friendly events do not require any previous off-road driving experience but vehicles must have 4-Low gearing and recovery points. ‘Factory fresh’ and modified (lifts, bigger tires, etc.) vehicles are welcome. These tours are a great way to learn about and enjoy your 4×4 street legal vehicle’s off road capabilities. NORA staff are with you the entire day guiding, informing and contributing to a fun experience. Note full size trucks (RAM 1500, F150, etc.) will run all trails except the 20-minute summit loop due to the tight trail. Full size trucks will wait at a designated summit area and rejoin the group as they finish the loop.
Driving Tour & Summit: Whether you have experience driving off road or have never done it before, our classic guided scenic 4×4 driving tour at Hunter Mountain is designed to provide hours of great views and varying rugged terrain. This is not hardcore rock crawling, but rather a fun adventure day driving on a ski mountain (service & logging roads, forest and ski trails) as you learn about your vehicles 4-Low capabilities. Includes lower trails, an ascent to the summit, summit trails and sky ride (if operational).
Priced at $395 per vehicle for one day, includes all passengers.
Optional Saturday Sunset Driving Tour
Want more adventure? Add a 90 minute Saturday Sunset Tour to your Saturday or Sunday day tour. Registered tour guests staying onsite at Hunter’s KMC Lodge (Fri, Sat or Sun) may participate at no additional charge. Off-site day tour guests may add on the Sunset Tour for $80. Applies only to the weekend of your day tour. Saturday Sunset Tours have limited space. In the unlikely event a Sunset Tour is cancelled due to weather or trail conditions, an $80 NORA credit will be issued, valid for one year.
Some 2023 dates below are pending. Registration opens when dates below are clickable ‘blue-links’.
Summit Day Tours with optional Saturday Sunset Driving Tour.
Saturday: 9/23
Sunday: 9/24
Fall Foliage Summit Tours
Sat 10/7, Sun 10/8, Mon 10/9, Fri 10/13, Sat 10/14, Sun 10/15, Sat 10/21, Sun 10/22
Purchase a Hunter Tour Gift Certificate now and select your tour date later.
4WD Tour Guests who stay overnight at the Kaatskill Mountain Club (KMC) Lodge receive a discount on lodging. Please contact the KMC front desk directly via email to request the discount: huntermtnkmc@vailresorts.com
Note: Lodging is separate from the NORA Tour, Hunter policies apply, subject to availability.
Check out NORA’s Tales From The Trails video to learn more about NORA at Hunter Mountain.
PRIVATE DRIVING TOURS – Bring your personal 4×4 vehicle with 4-Low to Hunter as you follow a NORA Guide vehicle on rugged service roads, forest trails and logging roads. Drive the ascent to the summit and take in spectacular views. For individuals and groups up to 16 vehicles. Click here to learn more.
PRIVATE PASSENGER RIDE-ALONG – Ride as a passenger in a NORA vehicle as your NORA guide takes you on rugged service roads, forest trails and logging roads. Enjoy the adventure as you ascend to the summit and take in spectacular views. Subject to availability weekdays and weekends, must schedule in advance. Contact us to schedule.
IMPORTANT: Driving on the Hunter Mtn trail network is only accessible through a NORA driving tour. Unescorted vehicles on the trails are trespassing and occupants may be prosecuted.
Interested in more off road adventure? NORA offers part and full-day driving instruction, obstacle courses and trails at our Ellenville training center which is 1.5 hours to Hunter via back mountain roads. Call 845-514-9895 to arrange a private class in Ellenville before or after your Hunter tour. Click here to view our full calendar of public offerings
Please note NORA does not offer rental vehicles for Hunter Tours. Rentals are only available for use at our Ellenville location for onsite classes.
NORA has worked with over 9,000 clients since 2011 and received Trip Advisor Awards for consistently earning great reviews from travelers. We are ranked within the top 10% of properties on TripAdvisor! Our team of instructors and guides are all passionate about what we do, and we strive to give you an exceptional experience. See our testimonials.
2023 Cancellation Policy (send email to info@nora4x4.com):
Credit only (valid for 1 year), no refunds. 4×4 driving tour only, not applicable to other Hunter activities & lodging.
7 days prior to class date: Full credit
6 days up to day before class date: Full credit less $50 service fee
Day of class – 50% credit