Chairlift Rides and Bike Schedule and Hours
Chairlift Rides and Bike Park Rates
Summer Season Pass
Mountain Bike Rentals
Mountain Bike Tours & Lessons
Food Truck Festival
Summit Crawl
Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Teen & Tween Gravity Mountain Bike Camp
Waiver
Responsibility Code and Checklist
Summer Trail Map
Operation and event dates and details are subject to change at any time due to weather and other variables.
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.
Chairlift Rides and Bike Park Hours and Schedule
Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26, 2025
Summit Express Chairlift and Easy Street Chairlift
Friday – Memorial Day Monday: 10am until 6pm
May 25, 2025 / Go Nuts North Carolina Regional Enduro
OPEN: Summit Express Chairlift rides available for foot passengers: 10am until 6pm
CLOSED: Summit Express and Easy Street Chairlifts & Bike Park
10am until 2pm, closed to all non-competing mountain bikers
July 4 – September 1, 2025
Summit Express Chairlift and Easy Street Chairlift
Friday – Sunday: 10am until 6pm
Labor Day Monday: 10am until 6pm
Friday, July 4: 9am until 10pm. No mountain bikes until the completion of Summit Crawl and after 5:30pm (Summit Express chairlift closed from 5:30pm until 7:30pm).
On the evening of July 4, purchase a one-time lift ticket between 6:30pm and 8:30pm to experience mountain-top fireworks via the Summit Express chairlift which will run from 7:30pm until 10pm.
July 19 & 20, 2025 / Gravity Carolinas Mountain Bike Competition
OPEN: Summit Express Chairlift rides available for foot passengers: 10am until 6pm
CLOSED: Summit Express Chairlift & Bike Park
10am until 2pm, closed to all non-competing mountain bikers
Easy Street Chairlift closed July 18-20
October 11 & 12, 2025 / Oktoberfest
Summit Express Chairlift only (Scenic chairlift rides only)
Saturday and Sunday: 10am until 5pm
No uphill traffic after 10am Friday – Sunday
Ticket sales begin 30 minutes before chairlifts and bike park open
Ticket sales end 30 minutes before chairlifts and bike park close (excludes Friday, July 4)
Chairlift Rides and Bike Park Rates
$22 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)
$53 adult (12 and older) full day ticket*
$40 junior (11 and under) full day ticket*
$39 adult (12 and older) half day ticket**
$25 junior (11 and under) half day ticket**
Kids 4 and under ride for $3 with a paying adult.
On the evening of July 4, purchase a one-time lift ticket between 6:30pm and 8:30pm to experience mountain-top fireworks via the Summit Express chairlift which will run from 7:30pm until 10pm.
*Full Day times:
Friday – Monday (holiday Mondays only): 10am – 6pm
**Half Day times:
Friday – Monday (holiday Mondays only): 10am – 2pm and 2pm – 6pm
Rates for groups of 10 people or more
$17 per person for one-time ride tickets
$39 per person for full day adult tickets
$30 per person for full day junior (11 and under) 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.
Group rates are not available July 4th
Summer Season Pass Rates
Unlimited use of the bike park and rides on the Summit Express and Easy Street lifts during the summer schedule
$237 junior (11 and under)
$325 adult (12 and older)
Season Pass Application and Waiver
Mountain Bike Rentals
All bike rentals come with a helmet and knee pads.
$ 165 – Adult Full Day Bike Rental, Scott Ransom 930 (29″ wheel, 170mm travel)
$ 143 – Adult Half Day Bike Rental, Scott Ransom 930 (29″ wheel, 170mm travel)
$ 143 – Junior Full Day Bike Rental, Scott Ransom JR (one size, 24″ wheel)
$ 121 – Junior Half Day Bike Rental, Scott Ransom JR (one size, 24″ wheel)
$ 55 – Rental Insurance
Bike Rentals are first come first served.
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 – $30 for the first person, $6 for each additional person, not to exceed 4 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 – $66 for the first person, $17 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 or x 206
Bike wash stations are available outside of the bike rental shop. See trail map for location.
July 11 – 13, 2025 (Friday – Sunday)
August 1 – 3, 2025 (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 mountain bike gravity skills with regionally recognized collegiate MTB coach, Phillip Christmas.
Cost / Registration for 3-day camp:
- $472 with bike rental – $362 with summer season pass
(includes full-face helmet and knee / shin & elbow pads) - $385 without bike rental – $275 with summer season pass
Summer season pass holders must register for the Gravity Mountain Bike Camp in the administration office Monday – Friday from 8am to 4pm, or over the phone at 828-898-4521 x 261.
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*
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
