Scenic Chairlift Rides at Massanutten

Breath-taking views of the Shenandoah Valley await! Ride our two lifts, Creekside (4) & Peak Express (6), and be carried 1,110 vertical feet up Virginia’s Largest Vertical Drop Ski Area to an elevation of 2,925 feet.

Once at the top, you can immediately enjoy easy access to stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley and Shenandoah National Park to the East. Or, if you are feeling more adventurous, take a short hike to the scenic overlook. There you will find full panoramic views of the Valley floor looking toward the town of Harrisonburg and the Allegheny Mountains to the West, eventually peering over to our neighbors in West Virginia!

Hours & Rates
Things to Know

Hours & Rates

Hours

Wed | 10 AM - 3:30 PM 
Sat & Sun | 10 AM - 4:30 PM 
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri | Closed

Sep 6 - Nov 1
Fri, Sat & Sun | 10 AM - 4:30 PM 

Bonus Days
Sep 4, 7 & Oct 12 | 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Oct 24 & 25 | Open for Spartan Race spectators only.

Sessions

Online Scenic Chairlift Rides are sold by session time. The session time you choose simply indicates your arrival window. In-person tickets may be purchased at any time during open hours.  In-person sales end 15 minutes before closing time.

Available Session Times

10 - 11:50 AM
11:50 AM - 1:40 PM
1:40 - 3:30 PM
3:30 - 4:30 PM

Rates

$18 per person
Children 6 & under ride free (36” minimum height requirement)

Buy Here

Gold Card, MPOA, & Military discounts are available.

Things to Know

 If purchased online, you may check in either at the General Store or with the Lift Operator at the bottom of the Creekside Lift (4). If purchasing day-of, please do so in the General Store. In-person sales end 15 minutes before closing time.
Children under 36” may not ride the chairlift, even if accompanied by an adult; this includes children in child carriers/backpacks. Lift Operators will verify children’s height, if needed, before loading.
Pets & service animals may not ride the chairlift.
Last Chair & End-of-Day Riders: The top, hike-to, scenic overlook closes to uphill traffic 30 minutes before the lifts close each day. If you are loading near the end of the day, lift operators may instruct you to remain on the chair at the peak, without unloading.
The Scenic Chairlift takes place in a mountainous environment. Please be mindful that you will be walking on uneven terrain and may also encounter changing weather conditions. Sturdy footwear and extra layers of clothing are strongly recommended.
The Scenic Chairlift Ride is a weather-dependent activity and may be placed on hold or closed in certain weather conditions.
Use of drones is prohibited.