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Aerial Sky Rides
Starting at
$11

Aerial Sky Ride Round Trip Rates (trip is approximately 12 minutes one-way)

Infants in a front pack are NOT allowed to ride with a parent.

You must have a round-trip ticket to ride the lift, which can be purchased at the Adventure Park. If you are planning to hike to the summit and take the lift down, we encourage buying your ticket in advance before you head up but tickets can also be purchased after riding the lift down, at the hut at the base of the Sunapee Express.

Rates

  • Ages 5 and under ride for FREE
  • Ages 6 and up ride for $11.00

The Sunapee Express chairlift opens at 10:00am on operating dates. The last chair up is at 3:00pm and the last chair down is at 3:15pm.

All participants must sign a Release of Liability at the Adventure Park Welcome Center.

Play All Day Package: Aerial Sky Rides are included.

Please Note: No more than two children ages 3-5 can ride a chair with one adult.

Plan a family picnic with your own snacks or grab some food and beverages at the Wild Goose Deli/Grill at the Adventure Park Welcome Center.

photo of mountaintop lake with landscape background

Breathtaking Scenery

Mount Sunapee is the perfect getaway in every season! Come take an aerial sky ride to enjoy the breathtaking summit scenery. Jump on board our Sunapee Express chairlift and enjoy the trip as you ascend to the summit. Unload at the top and take time to experience the view from multiple viewpoints. Eat your bagged lunch, read a book, or simply relax at the peak. When you are ready to head back down, jump on the lift and enjoy the view all the way to the bottom.

Looking for the perfect family hike? Take your whole family on an Aerial Sky Ride on the Sunapee Express and enjoy a one-mile hike each way on the Lake Solitude Trail over to beautiful Lake Solitude.

Things to Know Before you Go

Chairlift Passenger Information

  • Four passengers per chair maximum, regardless of age or size.
  • We require a minimum height of 42 inches for children to ride in the chair without adult supervision and they must be able to ride unassisted.
  • Infants in a front pack are NOT allowed to ride with the parent.

Not Permitted on the Sunapee Express

  • Dogs or animals of any kind
  • Mountain bikes

South Peak Clipper Ship Quad Chairlift Rides

Chairlift rides to the summit of our South Peak are available during Adventure Park operation. Please note that this lift is uphill only so hiking down to the base area is required. We have a variety of hiking trails of varying difficulty. This lift services mountain biking, disc golf, and archery.

Sky Ride Dates

Weekends Only

  • May 25, 2019 - June 21, 2019
  • September 7, 2019 - October 14, 2019
  • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

7 Days a Week

  • June 22, 2019 - September 2, 2019
  • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Craft Fair Week

  • August 3, 2019 - August 11, 2019
  • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Columbus Day Weekend & Monday

  • October 12-14, 2019
  • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.