Up and Away

Scenic Lift Rides

Take in sweeping views of the Sunday River valley and Mahoosuc Mountains—including Old Speck, Maine’s third-highest peak—from the Chondola.

  • Summer & Fall
    Open for the Season
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  • All Ages
    Family and pet friendly activity.
Scenic Lift Rides

Up and Away

Depart from the South Ridge base area on one of the six-person open-air chairs, or in a gondola cabin, for an 7-minute ride to the top of North Peak. Once you're there, you can take in the panoramic scenery or explore nearby hiking trails. When you're ready, ride one of the enclosed gondola cabins back down, or take a hiking trail back to the base lodge.


This scenic ride is dog-friendly, kid-approved, and perfect for all ages—grandparents included. Just note that all scenic lift tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and date specific.

Resort Hiking Map
The Chondola in the summer for scenic lift rides.
The top of North Peak in the summer at Sunday River.
A group of people sitting in a chair on the Chondola for scenic lift rides at Sunday River.
The Chondola in the fall at Sunday River.
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Scenic Lift Ride Tickets

Are you a season passholder? If you are, remember to bring your pass and you ride the Chondola for free!

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Scenic Lift Ride Hours

Hours
Monday - Wednesday
Closed
Thursday - Friday
12 PM - 4 PM
Saturday - Sunday
11 AM - 4 PM
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Open for the Summer

It's Sweet at the Top

Take a scenic ride up the Chondola and enjoy ice cream and cold drinks at North Peak!

Schedule

Thursday & Friday: 12-3:45PM

Saturday & Sunday: 11AM-4PM

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Summer Activities

  • Hikers climbing up a trail at Sunday River.

    Hiking

    Views Worth the Hike

    Our scenic lift ride gives access to more hiking trails of varying difficulties. Taking the chairlift up and hiking down is a great way to see the mountain in different ways. Not sure where to go? Take a look at our summer hiking map!

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    Mountain Golf at its Finest

    One of the most spectacular mountain golf courses in the country, with stunning views and dramatic elevation changes.

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    Nom nom.

    Find casual and elegant dining options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

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  • A woman relaxing at The Jordan Spa at Sunday River.

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    Relax, Unwind, Reset

    Wrap up your mountain adventure with a visit to the Jordan Spa, where you can unwind and refresh with our expert body treatments, facials, and massages.

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