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Bald Mountain Summer Lift Access

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Hours of Operation

Wednesday to Sunday 9am -4pm

Scenic Rides 6/27 – 9/7

Lift Assisted Mt. Biking 7/2 – 9/7

For Summer 2025, Scenic Lift Rides will begin on June 27 and lift-assisted biking on July 2. The Gondola and lifts will be available from Wednesday to Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm. The last day will be September 7th.

Whether you’re enjoying lunch at the Roundhouse Lodge, hiking the trails on Bald Mountain, or just sightseeing, you can’t beat the incredible panoramic views of some of Idaho’s highest peaks and the cool temperatures on top of Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain (9150 ft.) this summer.

The Roundhouse Restaurant will also open June 27 for the summer season. Lunch will be available Wednesday to Sunday, from 11 am – 3 pm. Reservations are required, book online or call (208) 622-2012.

Buy Scenic Lift Ride Tickets HERE. Rides down are free.

  • Scenic tickets are valid for the Roundhouse Express Gondola and Christmas Lift. Each ticket is valid for a single ride from the bottom of the River Run base area to the top of Christmas Lift and back down.
  • Each passenger loading the Roundhouse Express Gondola must have their own scenic ticket
  • Children 2 and under are free and may ride the gondola only
  • Children must be able to load Christmas lift unassisted. They may not ride on your lap or in a carrier.
  • Scenic Gondola tickets can be used at any time during normal operating hours
  • Pets are allowed on the gondola only. Pet Passes are available for $10 and all proceeds are donated to Mountain Humane.
  • A scenic gondola ticket is required for lunch reservations at The Roundhouse
Lift-Accessed Mountain Biking – Opening Date Coming Soon

Bald Mountain now boasts America’s longest purpose-built downhill trail and over 3,100 vertical feet of thrilling lift-accessed trails. Enjoy lift laps of 3,100 feet of mountain biking bliss from the top of Bald Mountain.

Mountain Biking Lift Tickets coming soon HERE.

The  Bald Mountain Summer Trail map can be downloaded HERE
Check the summer Bald Mountain Trails update HERE

The Mountain Patrol will be monitoring the trails and are available to provide assistance. They can be reached at 208-622-6262.

You can purchase your lift ticket in advance or at the River Run ticket window. For further information and ticket pricing, please call (208) 622.6136 or (888) 490.5950 or click here.

For more information be sure to check the Summer  Bald Mountain Trail Report at: https://www.sunvalley.com/summer-trails-report/

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