
Bike Park Opening Weekend
New England's Newest Bike Park
The Sugarloaf Bike Park opens Friday, July 4. Join us this weekend as the Whiffletree Quad loads bikes for the park's grand opening, with lift tickets for as low as $25 a day. Join us for live music and après festivities on the beach, both Friday and Saturday, with food and beverages available at the Widowmaker Beach Bar.
Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening Weekend Schedule
Friday: Join us at the Whiffletree Quad at 9:45 AM on Friday, July 4, for a ribbon-cutting celebration, followed by après on The Beach with a live DJ from 2-6 PM, with food and beverages available at the Widowmaker Beach Bar. Conclude the day with Fourth of July Fireworks at the Carrabassett Valley Regional Airport starting at 9 PM.
Saturday: Enjoy live après music from the Cowboy Angels on The Beach Saturday from 1-4 PM, with food and beverages available at the Widowmaker Beach Bar.
Days | Hours |
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Friday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Sunday | 10 AM - 4 PM |
Sugarloaf Bike Park
Providing 1,050' of elevation per lap via the Whiffletree Quad, the Sugarloaf Bike Park provides the perfect amount of vertical for a bike park. Our machine-built gravity trails are 2.5-3 miles long at a mellow grade, while hand-built enduro trails are naturally shorter and steeper.




Bike Park Day Tickets and Season Passes
Available to purchase as a single-day lift ticket, full season pass, or as a New England Pass add-on for all 2025/26 pass holders.
Know Before You Go
All riders must stop by the Sugarloaf Bike Shop during each visit to sign waivers and pick up their wristband before heading to the Whiffletree Quad.
You can get there from here—from the parking lot to the Sugarloaf Bike Shop:
- Bikers are to follow the wayfinding signs along the left of the hotel and along the left side of the base lodge. The Sugarloaf Bike Shop is located on the second floor of the Base Lodge. Please travel along gravel pathways.
- HELMETS & PADS
Helmets are required on all downhill mountain biking trails. Full-face helmets, in addition to knee and elbow pads, are strongly recommended. - WHEELS
Wheels must be a minimum of 20 inches – NO fat tire bikes. - SUSPENSION
Bikes must have front suspension at a minimum. Full suspension is strongly recommended. - BRAKES
Bikes are required to have front and rear disc brakes. No coaster brakes or rim brakes allowed. - FOOTWEAR
Closed-toe shoes are required. No sandals, flip-flops, or other open footwear.
Stay In Control
You are responsible for avoiding objects and people.
- KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Ride within your ability. Start small and work your way up. - PROTECT YOURSELF
Use an appropriate bike, helmet, and protective equipment. - INSPECT & MAINTAIN YOUR EQUIPMENT
Know your components and their operation before riding. - BE LIFT SMART
Know how to load, ride, and unload safely. Ask if you need help. - INSPECT THE TRAILS & FEATURES
Conditions change constantly; plan and adjust your riding accordingly. - OBEY SIGNS & WARNINGS
Stay on marked trails only. Keep off closed trails and features. Ride in the direction indicated. - BE VISIBLE
Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, feature, or landing, or are not visible. - LOOK OUT FOR OTHERS
Look both ways and yield when entering or crossing a road or trail. When overtaking, use caution and yield to those ahead. - COOPERATE
If involved in or witness to an incident, identify yourself to staff. - LEAVE NO TRACE
Respect wildlife, be considerate of other bikers & hikers, and pack out what you bring in.
Watch for Patrol Transfer Point signs along the trail.
When calling for emergency assistance, do your best to provide your location relative to these designated transfer points. Our Bike Patrol will utilize these locations as access points to provide assistance.
Bike Patrol is only available during bike park operating hours. Riding on bike park trails after hours is prohibited, though if an incident is to occur and emergency services are needed, always call 911 first.
Experience the Sugarloaf Bike Park from the Whiffletree Quad. To ensure a smooth ride for all, bikes will be loaded every 4th chair.
LOADING
- Walk the bike onto the platform and raise the front wheel.
- Push the front wheel into the bike clip on the chair in front of you.
- Wait and load on the chair behind you.
UNLOADING
- Unload chair.
- Grab bike from lift attendant.
- Walk down ramp.
Class 1 e-bikes are allowed at the bike park.
Uphill travel from the base area is not permitted. All bike park users, including those on e-bikes, must begin their ride via the Whiffletree Express lift.
Available All Weekend
Make It A Weekend
Celebrate the holiday weekend in comfort and style by staying trailside in the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel or nearby condos. Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel provides direct access to the Sugarloaf Bike Park and the nearby Sugarloaf Golf Course. Overnight stays start at $99 a night.


Sugarloaf Bike Shop
We’re heading into summer with a fresh new home for the Sugarloaf Bike Shop, now located on the second floor of the Base Lodge—just steps from New England’s newest lift-serviced bike park, opening on Friday, July 4.
Offering a comprehensive range of services, including bike repairs, gear sales, rentals, and detailed trail information for cycling enthusiasts, the Sugarloaf Bike Shop has what you need to keep the good times rolling.
Beach Bar
Located on The Beach at the Sugarloaf Base Area, the Widowmaker Beach Bar is your go-to spot for summer après. Soak up the sunshine, mountain views, and fresh air while enjoying cold drinks and good vibes. Open weekends throughout the summer—the perfect end to any day spent at Sugarloaf.
