Fall Scenic Skyrides on the Northwoods Gondola

Get the best fall foliage views in the Southern Adirondacks! For select fall weekends, our Northwoods Gondola will be open for Scenic Skyrides. Ascend to the summit of Bear Mountain and take in a bird’s-eye of the Adirondack Mountains on the way up. Take in the fall colors with several scenic lookouts and hiking opportunities at the summit.

Fall Gondola Skyride Hours
Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 4pm
September 26th & 27th, October 3rd & 4th, and October 10 & 11 (during Harvest Fest)

Located at the Main Base Area
793 Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY

Overview

Our gondola takes you to the summit of Bear Mountain, offering multiple scenic views of the Southern Adirondacks and The High Peaks. Please note there is no food service at the top of either skyride, and restrooms are located in the Saddle Lodge near the top of the chairlift (.4 mile hike from the top of the gondola). Picnic tables are available at the summit.

Skyride tickets can be purchased online in advance or on the same day at our ticket windows. Children ages 6 & under must have a ticket to ride the scenic skyride. All skyride tickets are valid for one scenic skyride (round-trip or ride only up/down). If you bought your skyride ticket online, do not take your QR code to the lift. Online tickets must be exchanged for RFID skyride cards printed at the ticket windows outside the Base Lodge.

2026 Leaf-Peeping Weekends

Ticket TypesOne Skyride
Adult
(Ages 20-64)		$26
One Skyride
Teen
(Ages 13-19)
$26
One Skyride
Senior
(Ages 65+)		$20
One Skyride
Junior
(Ages 7-12)		$20
One Skyride
6 & UnderFREE
One Skyride
Military*
(Ages 13-64)		$20
One Skyride
Pre-Purchase Online

2026/27 Season Passholders get access to free Scenic Skyrides, plus a free Skyride ticket to share! Learn more here.

*Please Note: The Northwoods Gondola may be substituted with the Adirondack Express open-air chairlift. Chairlift riders must be able to approach the loading area unassisted and sit upright in their own seat. Please check our Activities Report for up-to-date information. Review our complete scenic skyride policy.