Staying in a vacation rental on Sugar Mountain? The Village Ski Shuttle provides free bus transportation service to the Sugar Mountain Resort Ski Lodge from many stops in the Village. If you are looking for a taxi or uber ride to the lodge, enjoy this free service funded by the Village of Sugar Mountain TDA (Tourism Development Authority). Previously known as the “Sugar Bus”.
Pick Up Locations
The main shuttle route runs the entire length of Grouse Moor Dr and Sugar Mountain Drive, so it covers both sides of the mountain. The bus stops for visitors staying at vacation condos in our communities including SugarTop, the Reserve, Misty Woods, Skyleaf, The Glen, Chestnut Ridge, Bee Branches, Timbers, the Crest and the Highlands. See map below. Also see our list of vacation rentals and places to stay near the slopes.
- Sugartop, The Reserve, Sugar Ski & Country Club: Corner of Grouse Moor Dr & Sugar Ski Dr
- The Reserve II: Gate at Little Sugar Ln.
- Skyleaf: Corner of Skyleaf Dr and Shelter Rock Cir
- Misty Woods: Grouse Moor Dr at Misty Woods Entrance
- Grouse Moor Drive at Rock Shelter Circle
- Grouse Moor Drive at Rock Shelter Circle (lower entrance)
- Grouse Moor Drive at Green Cove Road
- Shallowford Walk: Near Entrance on Grouse Moor Drive
- The Glen: Glenwood Lane at Ridgeview Road
- Chestnut Ridge: Gate at the Entrance to Ridgewoods
- Bee Branch, Timbers: Sugar Mountain Dr at Timber Ridge Rd (lower entrance)
- Timbers: Sugar Mountain Dr at Highland Circle
- Highlands: Sugar Mountain Dr at Sugar Tree Lane
- The Crest: Sugar Tree Lane at Crestview Lane
2023-24 Village Ski Shuttle Dates
The shuttle runs weekends and holidays, reaching stops about every 30 minutes. To get estimated pick-up times, call the bus driver at 828-387-0785.
December 21-23: 8 am–11 pm
December 24: 8 am–approx. 5:30 pm
December 25: 12 Noon-11 pm
December 26-30: 8 am–11 pm
December 31: 8 am–Midnight or 1 am
January 1: 8 am – 4:30 pm
January 5-7: (Fri 4:30-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-4:30 pm)
January 11: 4-11 pm
January 12-14: 8 am-11 pm
January 15 (Martin Luther King Day) 8 am – approx. 4:30 pm
January 19-21 (Fri 4:30-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-4:30 pm)
January 26-28 (Fri 4:30-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-4:30 pm)
February 2-4 (Fri 4:30-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-4:30 pm)
February 9-11 (Fri 4:30-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-4:30 pm)
February 15: 4:30–11 pm
February 16-18: 8 am–11 pm
February 19 (President’s Day) 8 am – approx. 4:30 pm
February 23-25 (Fri 4:30-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-4:30 pm)
March 1-3 (Fri 4:30-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-4:30 pm)
March 8-10 (Fri 4:30-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-4:30 pm)
Each weekend as needed until the ski season ends
Download PDF: Sugar Ski Shuttle Map 2023-24
If you prefer to drive to the ski lodge, find free parking in nearby lots with a free shuttle operated by the resort. However, the parking areas will fill up on the busiest days of the season.
More travel info: Winter Things to Do | Ski Resort Guide | Ski Specials