Chairlift Rides and Bike Park
Summer Season Pass
Mountain Bike Tours & Lessons
Summit Crawl
Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Ladies Gravity Mountain Bike Clinic
Teen & Tween Gravity Mountain Bike Camp
Go Nuts NC Regional Mountain Bike Competition
Magic Cycles Bike Shop
Waiver
Responsibility Code and Checklist
Summer Trail Map
The Summit Express chairlift shuttles foot-passengers and mountain bikers from the base of Sugar Mountain to its 5,300’ peak. The Easy Street chairlift services beginner-level gravity skills trails.
The Sugar Mountain bike park includes its signature expert terrain and beginner and intermediate trails. Varying line option choices from the summit to the base include rollers, small dips, table tops, and other fun features. Always observe all signs and beware of trail maintenance.
Valid trail access/lift ticket required at all times to enter the trail system.
Tickets can be purchased at the main ticket windows located in front of the base lodge as you approach from the parking lot.
Bicycle helmets are required by Village Ordinance.
Full-face helmets are required when riding any downhill expert trail.
Bike Park & Lift Ride Hours and Schedule
Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 – 29, 2023
Summit Express Chairlift and Easy Street Chairlift (bikers only)
Friday – Memorial Day Monday: 10am until 6pm
June 30 – September 4, 2023
Summit Express Chairlift and Easy Street Chairlift (bikers only)
Friday – Sunday: 10am until 6pm
Labor Day Monday: 10am until 6pm
Monday, July 4: 10am until 10pm. No mountain bikes after 5:45pm (Summit Express chairlift closed from 5:45pm until 7:30pm)
On July 4, between 7:30pm and 10pm, a one-time ticket must be purchased for the fireworks viewing Summit Express chairlift-ride. Ticket sales for fireworks viewing lift rides end at 8:30pm.
August 26 & 27, 2023
Summit Express Chairlift only
Open to the Go Nuts NC Regional Downhill competitors only
Saturday: 10am until 6pm
Sunday: 8am until 6pm
Lift rides for foot-passengers: 10am until 6pm
Closed to all non-competing mountain bikers
Easy Street Chairlift will be closed
October 6 – 8, 2023 / Oktoberfest
Summit Express Chairlift only
Friday: 10am until 6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am until 5pm
October 13 – 15, 2023
Summit Express Chairlift only
Friday – Sunday: 10am until 6pm
No uphill traffic after 10am Friday – Sunday
Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing (excludes Monday, July 4)
Bike Park & Chairlift Rates
$18 for a one-time ride (all ages)
One-time ride tickets are ONLY for scenic lift rides!
(Upgrades from a one-time ride ticket to an all-day ticket are available by paying the difference)
$35 junior (11 and under) full day ticket*
$45 adult (12 and older) full day ticket*
$20 junior (11 and under) half day ticket**
$33 adult (12 and older) half day ticket**
On July 4, between 7:30pm and 10pm, a one-time ticket must be purchased for the fireworks viewing Summit Express chairlift ride.
*Full Day times:
Friday – Monday: 10am – 6pm
**Half Day times:
Friday – Monday: 10am – 2pm and 2pm – 6pm
Oktoberfest times vary
kids 4 and under ride free with a paying adult
Rates for groups of 10 people or more
$15 per person for one-time ride tickets
$27 per person for full day junior (11 and under) tickets
$35 per person for full day adult tickets
Payment for groups must be made in one single transaction at the main ticket windows located in front of the base lodge as you approach from the parking lot.
Reservations are required for all group tickets (no walk-ins)! Please call 828-898-4521 x 202 Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm or email groupsales@skisugar.com.
Summer Season Pass Rates
Unlimited use of the bike park and rides on the Summit Express and Easy Street lifts during the summer schedule
$215 junior (11 and under)
$295 adult (12 and older)
Season Pass Application and Waiver
Mountain Bike Tours & Lessons
Tours
Tours are for those who have never ridden at Sugar Mountain Resort and need someone to show them around for a run or two. Participants are introduced to the lift service, trail signage, and map use. There is no skill instruction with this service.
½ hour tour – $27 for the first person, $5 for each additional person, not to exceed 10 per tour.
Lessons
A lesson introduces the rider to lift service, trail signage, map use, the elements of bike control through body positioning, braking, and cornering.
One-hour lesson – $50 for the first person, $15 for each additional person, not to exceed 4 per lesson.
Bike, gear, and lift ticket not included.
Valid trail access/lift ticket required at all times to enter the trail system.
Tickets can be purchased at the main ticket windows located in front of the base lodge as you approach from the parking lot.
Reservations are recommended for tours and lessons. No guarantee for walk-ins. Call 828-898-4521 x 202 Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm or email bike@skisugar.com.
In Case of Emergency – call 828-898-4521 x 236
Bike wash stations are available at the Snowmakers Hut and the Ski Patrol building. See map for location.
Ladies Gravity Mountain Bike Clinic
July 22, 2023
Ages: 15+
A day of fun, girlfriends, and developing and improving mountain bike gravity skills with 2-time Collegiate National Champion, Johanne Tyson.
Cost / Registration for Camp:
- $225 with bike rental (includes full-face helmet and knee / shin & elbow pads)
- $175 without bike rental
Full-face helmets and knee pads are required and can be rented at an additional cost. Personal mountain bikes should be in good working condition with good tires, brake pads, and drive-train. Disk brakes and full suspension are required.
The camp is for all levels of ability; however, we recommend that the participant has ridden on mountain bike trails at least once before.
Camp Includes
- Full day lift ticket and bike rental (if needed/applicable)
- Professional downhill mountain bike instruction
- Lunch
- Ladies Gravity Mountain Bike Clinic T-shirt
Schedule
10:00am: Meet at the Sugar Mountain Resort Snowsports School
10:00am – 10:30am: Bike Set-Up / Safety Check
10:30am – 12:30pm: Group instruction focusing on fundamentals
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch (provided)
1:30pm – 4:00pm: Group instruction with more personalized instruction
What you should bring
- Mountain bike, helmet, knee / shin & elbow pads (if you have)
- Comfortable sportswear and flat-soled footwear
- Rain coat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Cash / card in case you need to rent additional equipment or rent a locker (Card only)
Why you should participate
- You will experience a day of outdoor fun with other ladies
- Professional mountain bike instructors will help you develop and improve your biking skills
- You will be grouped according to your level of ability
- Sugar Mountain Resort bike park offers diverse trails and stunning views
July 14 – 16, 2023 (Friday – Sunday)
August 4 – 6, 2023 (Friday – Sunday)
Ages: 11 – 16 years
Kids are going to have so much fun they won’t want to go home. Three days of fun, friends, and developing and improving their mountain bike gravity skills.
Cost / Registration for 3-day camp:
- $429 with bike rental – $329 with summer season pass
(includes full-face helmet and knee / shin & elbow pads) - $350 without bike rental – $250 with summer season pass
Full-face helmets and knee pads are required and can be rented at an additional cost.
Personal mountain bikes should be in good working condition with good tires, brake pads, and drivetrain. Disk brakes are required, full suspension is recommended.
Camp includes
- Full Day lift ticket and bike rental
- Professional downhill mountain bike instruction
- Lunch
- Gravity Mountain Bike Camp T-shirt
Daily schedule
9:30am: Meet at the Sugar Mountain Resort Snowsports School
10:00am – 1:00pm: Group instruction
1:00pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30pm: End of camp day
1:30pm – 6:00pm: Ride the bike park on your own
What you should bring:
- Mountain bike, helmet, knee / shin & elbow pads (if you have)
- Comfortable sportswear and flat-soled footwear
- Rain coat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Cash / card in case you need to rent additional equipment or rent a locker (Card only)
Why you should participate
- You will experience three days of outdoor fun with other participants your age
- Professional mountain bike instructors will help you develop and improve your downhill biking skills
- You will be grouped according to your level of ability
- Sugar Mountain Resort bike park offers diverse trails and stunning views
*The camp is for all levels of ability; however, we recommend that participant has ridden on mountain bike trails at least once before*
The Magic Cycles bike shop is located in the Snowsports School.
Bike Rental
Santa Cruz V10 (M, L, XL)
Half Day: $120
Full Day: $140
Giant Glory (S, M, L)
Half Day: $100
Full Day: $120
Giant Reign (S,M, L, XL)
Half Day: $80
Full Day: $100
Giant Trance (XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL)
Half Day: $60
Full Day: $80
Bike rentals include knee/shin & elbow pads, and a full-face helmet. The user is responsible for all damages at the shop’s cost.
Gear Rental
Full-Face Helmet: $30
Knee/Shin + Elbow Pad: $30
Pads + Helmet: $50
Reservations can be made through our Boone location (828-265-2211), a $20 non-refundable deposit will be taken at the time of the reservation. We take a security deposit by making a card imprint and taking down DL information.
Anyone under 16 requires a parent/guardian present or they can call the Boone location to get a waiver that must be notarized.
Magic Cycles phone number: 828 898 3310
Pictures of Downhill Southeast at Sugar Mountain
August 8 & 9 2020
photos by Jack Rice @jackiericecakes
Mountain Biking Release and Waiver of liability assumption of risk and indemnity agreement
Signed waivers are required for all bikers. Save time by downloading and signing the Mountain Biking Waiver (PDF)! If you are under the age of 18 and are riding without a parent or guardian, please have your parent or guardian complete this release before you arrive at the ticket counter.
Mountain Biker’s Responsibility Code and Mountain Bike Checklist
