Gondola Rides

Summer chairlift rides are a great way to see breathtaking views and gain access to a variety of mountain hiking and biking trails.

  • Bike trails are primarily intermediate to advanced, such as the expert, single-track Revenge or the intermediate Ambush
  • Hiking trails include Elk Park, which offers spectacular views and the moderate Andesite Trail
  • Disc Golf combines a great hike with a challenging course
  • Bring your camera - wildlife and scenic vistas abound

Overview

More than simply a spectacular ride, the scenic lift is the gateway to high-country trails for hiking, mountain biking, disc golf and skeet shooting. Or you can bring your camera, pack a lunch and ride back down when you're ready. There are picnic tables and restrooms at the top.

It takes about five minutes to ride the four-person, open-air chair, and hiking down takes between 1-1.5 hours, depending on the trail and your pace. Biking times vary.

Where to Ride a Scenic Lift

The Big Sky Scenic Lift begins in Big Sky's Mountain Village. The ride begins at an elevation of 7,500 feet and rises to 8,800 feet at the top of Andesite Mountain. The summer lift is open daily from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm June 23 through October 2, 2010 (weather permitting). The last ride down is at 3:45 pm.

Fees

Scenic Lift tickets are $19 for adults, $12 for ages 11-17, and age 10 and under is free. Unlimited day-use tickets sell for $30. Mountain bike rentals run from $72-$102 with a lift pass, and fat-tire mountain scooters, a wild ride, run $15-$60. Disc golf rentals are $5. Safety equipment rentals are also available.

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