Sugar Mountain Resort’s decades old gravity and cross-country mountain biking and hiking trail system‘s much-anticipated expansion is underway.

Enlarging, widening, and upgrading the current mountain bike park, building out expert terrain to offer beginner and intermediate line option choices from the summit to the base, adding features like rollers, small dips, and table tops are just a few of the compliments slated for the summer season. As a result, please observe all signs and beware of construction.

Summit Express lift service for foot passengers and mountain bikers begins June 30.

Saturday, May 19 – Sunday, October 21, 2018
Miles of hiking and biking trails intertwine throughout the Village of Sugar Mountain and are accessible from many points throughout the Village and Sugar Mountain Resort. Daily trail access is free of charge from dawn until dusk.

Due to the trail expansion from May 19 through June 30 limited trail access is available.

Trail maps are available for download (4.5MB) or in a black, marked mailbox located at the base of Sugar Mountain’s Flying Mile slope. Trails are constantly being maintained so please be cautious and adhere to all signs. Also keep in mind that weather and other variables can change the condition of any trail. While riding a bike within the Village limits helmets are required.

Watch a video of our Downhill track – Summit to Base in 5 minutes!

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Saturday, June 30, 2018
Climb via foot to Sugar’s 5’300’ peak as fast as you can by way of Easy Street, Gunther’s Way and Northridge. Entry fee includes a t-shirt and downhill transportation on the Summit Express. Register online until 4 p.m., Friday, June 29. Ten a.m. start. Remember it’s just for fun but we’ll time you and give out prizes.

Saturday, June 30 –  Sunday, July 8, 2018
Visit Sugar Mountain Sports Shop from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. for 30-60% off select items. Enjoy chairlift rides to Sugar’s peak aboard the Summit Express Saturday, June 30 through Sunday, July 8 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Wednesday, July 4 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. for mountain-top fireworks viewing. No mountain bikes after 6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4, 2018
A spectacular fireworks show, sponsored by the Village of Sugar Mountain Tourism Development Authority, viewed from Sugar’s 5,300’ peak begins around 9:00 p.m. Live music plays at the base lodge from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Summit Express chairlift runs Wednesday, July 4 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. for mountain-top fireworks viewing.

Saturday, June 30 – Monday, September 3, 2018
Every Saturday and Sunday, and Labor Day Monday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. the sports shop doors are open. Thirty to sixty percent off select items will apply.

June 30–September 3, 2018
Every Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. chairlift rides aboard the Summit Express lift will shuttle hikers, bikers and tourists to the mountain’s peak.

Lift Ride Hours and Schedule
Friday: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Labor Day Monday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

June 30 – July 8 / 4^th of July week
Saturday through Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4: 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. (no mountain bikes after 7 p.m.) 

October 13 & 14 / Oktoberfest
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

October 20 & 21 / Woolly Worm Festival
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Lift Tickets Prices
$15 for a one-time ride
$30 junior (11 and under) all-day ticket
$40 adult (12 and older) all-day ticket
kids 4 and under ride free with a paying adult

$12 per person for groups of 15 or more for one-time ride tickets. Advanced reservations are required. Please call 800-SUGARMT x202 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email groupsales@skisugar.com.

Summer Season Lift Pass Price
$200 junior (11 and under)
$275.00 adult (12 and older)

Friday, July 20 – Saturday, July 21, 2018
Barbecue Society BBQ Boot Camp & NCBS Certified BBQ judge classes are destination events attended by barbecue and food enthusiasts from all over the world. For more information contact www.ncbbqsociety.com.

Saturday and Sunday, October 13 & 14, 2018
Enjoy a two-day Oktoberfest from 10:00am until 5:00pm in the North Carolina Mountains. The festival features live Bavarian music by the Harbour Towne Fest band, a live performance by the Valle Crucis Middle School band, German and American food & beverages, a children’s fun center, hay rides, local & regional craft fair, lift-rides on the Summit Express chairlift, a Bavarian costume contest, a winter sports shop sale, lodging specials and much, much more.

You’ll find six fast-dry clay tennis courts and an 18 hole executive golf course within the Village of Sugar Mountain. Both are open to the public. For more information please contact the Village of Sugar Mountain at www.seesugar.com.