Scenic Lift RIdes
Sugarloaf offers scenic chairlift rides throughout the summer season. Take in the spectacular scenery from the comfort of the Whiffletree Quad, and explore the mountain before enjoying a scenic ride back down. Open from 10am-4pm Friday through Sunday. The last ride down is at 4:15pm.
Save when you purchase in advance online—$20 per person online, $25 when purchased in person at Downhill Supply Co.
All tickets purchased online in advance and can be picked up at an Online Express Kiosk located in the Sugarloaf Village by scanning the QR code included in your purchase confirmation email.
Guests with a 2025/26 winter season pass ride for free
Important: You must have your pass with you in order to ride the lift. If you do not have your Go Card, a $5 replacement fee will be charged for printing a new one.
- Friday through Sunday
- $20 Per Person Online
- Weather Permitting
- Purchase ticket in person at Downhill Supply Co.
Enjoy scenic lift rides on Whiffletree Quad Chairlift Friday through Sunday during bike park operations.
FAQs
If you have purchased a 2025/26 season pass but do not have the physical pass media yet, you can pick up your pass at any Online Express Kiosk in the Sugarloaf Village, by scanning the QR code included in your purchase confirmation email.
No, you must have a 2024/25 season pass to receive free summer lift access.
If you purchased a scenic lift ride ticket online, you can pick it up at any of our Online Express kiosks in the Sugarloaf Village. Be sure to bring your purchase confirmation email with you, as you will need to scan the enclosed QR code to pick up your ticket.
The lift ride is approximately 15 minutes each way.
No. Hiking on the mountain is at your own risk, and there is no patrol. If you need assistance, call Sugarloaf Security at 207-237-6961. If you have an emergency, call 911.
You can hike back down the mountain, or take a chairlift. The last chair departs the top of the Whiffletree at 4:15pm.
The chairlift will run rain or shine, but may be closed in severe weather or lighting.
If you have an ADA service animal, please let us know in advance of your arrival and we can arrange transport up to the top of the lift by other means. Learn more about resort accessibility here. (https://www.sugarloaf.com/resort-accessibility)
Summer temperatures at Sugarloaf range between 60-90 degrees. The top of the mountain is typically 15 degrees colder than the base, so be sure to bring a warm layer. Weather can change quickly and without warning.
If you are interested in riding the Whiffletree Lift up and biking back down via the designated bike routes, you may be interested in learning more about the new Sugarloaf Bike Park.