Scenic Chairlift Rides

The views from the top of a mountain are nothing but spectacular in New Hampshire and NH ski areas offer a great way to get to the summit without the work. Just get on a chairlift, gondola, or tram and enjoy the beauty of the mountains on your ride up without breaking a sweat.

Scenic Gondola Rides

Enjoy a scenic ride on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola for breathtaking views of Mt. Washington and Presidential Range. The 12-minute ride up takes you to our new Rosebrook Lodge and on-mountain dining at the Switchback Grille, Crystal Hills or Peaks Café.

Reserve your Gondola Ride HERE

Join us for fun year-round activities at Bretton Woods!

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Cranmore Scenic Chairlift

Scenic chairlift rides are a summer activity the whole family can enjoy! Take a relaxing 7-minute ride to the top of the mountain on Cranmore’s four passenger summit chairlift. After reaching the top, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and take in the stunning views of the surrounding Mount Washington Valley and prestigious Mount Washington from 2,000 feet.

Located at the summit, the historic Meister Hut restaurant is the perfect spot to kick back and relax. The Meister Hut offers a lunch menu, grab and go snacks and, and local craft beer. Riders can also pack a bagged lunch for a mountaintop picnic!

After exploring the peak, board the Skimobile Express Quad for a scenic chairlift ride back to the base area.

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Scenic Lift Ride

Enjoy a leisurely 15-minute ride to the summit where you will disembark to take in the beautiful views of Lake Winnipesaukee, Mount Washington, the Belknap, Ossipee, Squam and Presidential mountain ranges.

Explore our hiking trails from the top of the mountain or bring a picnic lunch! The chairlift will be ready to take you back to the base area to continue your adventures.

We also offer One-Way Scenic Lift Ride tickets for those who would prefer to hike up and ride down or ride up and hike down! Simply stop by the Gunstock ticket office before you set out!

Stop by Barrel Bar & Grille or the Snack Shack for food and spirits after a relaxing ride.

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Loon Gondola Skyride

Take New Hampshire's longest scenic Gondola Skyride to the summit of Loon Peak, where breathtaking views and high-altitude adventure await!

Enjoy a scenic ride to the summit of Loon Peak in our four-person Gondola Skyride. At the end of the 1.3-mile ascent, you'll enter a high alpine world of refreshing breezes and stunning mountain views.

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Sunapee Aerial Sky Ride

Take an aerial sky ride at Mount Sunapee to enjoy the breathtaking summit scenery. Bring your bagged lunch, read a book, or simply relax at the peak and when you are ready to head back down jump on the lift and enjoy the view all the way to the bottom.

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Snow's Mountain Scenic Chairlift

Snow's Mountain Chairlift offers something for everyone:

Relaxing, scenic round trip rides,
Lift-accessed mountain bike trails of all levels,
Hiking trails through the White Mountain National forest that lead to waterfalls and swimming holes,
Access to Snow's Mountain 18-hole Disc Golf Course.

Purchase lift tickets directly at the base of the chairlift!

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Wildcat Scenic Chairlift

Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Washington & the surrounding Presidential Mountain range.

To view the Best Scenery in the East - consistently named #1 by SKI Magazine Readers, ride aboard our high-speed quad to Wildcat Mountain's 4,000+ foot summit and 360 degree views.

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