Each summer and fall, Sugar Mountain Resort adapts its ski slopes to exhilarating downhill biking and scenic lift rides.
2024 dates are:
May 24-27 (Memorial Day Weekend, Fri-Mon)
July 4-September 2 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Labor Day Monday)
October 12-13: Scenic Lift Rides Only (Oktoberfest)
Hours: 10 AM-6 PM
July 4th: Lifts run until 10 PM to enjoy fireworks at summit. No bikes after 5:45 PM. Rides for fireworks viewing depart lodge 7:30-8:30 PM. Read more: Summit Crawl & Fireworks
Bike Park & Scenic Chairlift Rides
The Summit Express chairlift shuttles sightseers and mountain bikers from the base of Sugar Mountain to its 5,300’ peak – taking you up 1,200 in elevation! Bikers ride down the network of trails back to the lodge. Sightseers can hop off the lift to enjoy the view and ride the lift back down. Take a short trail at the top to reach the rock outcroppings that overlook Pisgah National Forest (pic above). Tip: Often the temperature decreases 5-10 degrees as you ascend, so have a jacket handy. Expect summer highs on the summit in the 60s and 70s.
The Sugar Mountain bike park features expert terrain and newly built beginner and intermediate downhill trails. Varying line option choices from the summit to the base include rollers, small dips, table tops, and other fun features. A trail access/lift ticket is required. Purchase tickets at the Snowsports School at the lodge. Bike rentals, gear rentals, bike wash and first-time tours available.
Tours & Lessons
Tours are available for those who have never ridden at Sugar Mountain Resort and need someone to show them around for a run or two with lift service, trail signage and map use. A one-hour lesson focuses on bike control through body positioning, braking, and cornering. The trails are demanding on your body and bike. Be prepared! Helmets required – including full-face helmets for downhill expert trails. Get more Biking info on the Resort Website.
2024 Lift Rates
- $22 for a one-time roundtrip sightseeing ride (all ages)
- $40 junior (11 and under) all-day ticket
- $53 adult (12 and older) all-day ticket
- $25 junior (11 and under) half-day ticket (10-2 or 2-6)
- $39 adult (12 and older) half-day ticket
- Get more info on the Resort Website.
Address: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, North Carolina 28604
Places to Stay
Stay on the mountain this summer in a vacation rental or condo. See our Sugar Mountain Vacation Rentals.
More Things to Do
See our Sugar Summer Guide for many other nearby attractions and mountain activities to enjoy during your vacation with us. The resort is across the road from our popular Public Golf Course and Tennis Courts!