Chairlift Rides and Bike Park
Summer Season Pass
Mountain Bike Tours & Lessons
Sugar Mountain Resort Gravity Mountain Bike Camp
Ladies Gravity Mountain Bike Clinic
Magic Cycles Bike Shop
Waiver
Responsibility Code and Checklist
Summer Trail Map
Downhill Southeast Pictures
The Summit Express chairlift shuttles foot-passengers and mountain bikers from the base of Sugar Mountain to its 5,300’ peak. The Easy Street chairlift begins servicing a beginner-level gravity skills trail.
The Sugar Mountain bike park includes its signature expert terrain and beginner and intermediate trails. Varying line option choices from the summit to the base include rollers, small dips, table tops, and other fun features. Always observe all signs and beware of trail maintenance.
Valid trail access/lift ticket required at all times to enter the trail system.
Tickets can be purchased at the front ticket windows.
Bicycle helmets are required by Village Ordinance.
Full-face helmets are required when riding any downhill expert trail.
Bike Park & Lift Ride Hours and Schedule
Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 – 31, 2021
Summit Express Chairlift only
Friday: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Memorial Day Monday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
July 2 – September 6, 2021
Summit Express Chairlift and Easy Street Chairlift (bikers only)
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.
Sunday, July 4: 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. No mountain bikes after 7 p.m. (Summit Express chairlift closed from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.).
On July 4, between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., a one-time ticket must be purchased for the fireworks viewing Summit Express chairlift-ride. Ticket sales for lift rides end at 9:00 p.m.
July 30, 2021
Summit Express Chairlift and Easy Street Chairlift
11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Open to all foot-passengers and mountain bikers
July 31, 2021
Summit Express Chairlift and Easy Street Chairlift
Open to Downhill Southeast Series competitors only
8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Closed to foot-passengers and all non-competing mountain bikers
August 1, 2021
Summit Express Chairlift and Easy Street Chairlift
Open to Downhill Southeast Series competitors:
8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Lift rides for foot-passengers:
10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Closed to all non-competing mountain bikers
October 8-10 / Oktoberfest
Summit Express Chairlift only
Friday: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
October 15-17
Summit Express Chairlift only
Friday: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
No uphill traffic after 10 a.m. Friday – Sunday
Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing
Bike Park & Chairlift Rates
$17 for a one-time ride (all ages)
One-time rides tickets ONLY for scenic lift rides!
(Upgrades from a one-time ride ticket to an all-day ticket are available by paying the difference)
$35 junior (11 and under) full-day ticket*
$45 adult (12 and older) full-day ticket*
$20 junior (11 and under) half-day ticket**
$33 adult (12 and older) half-day ticket**
On July 4, between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., a one-time ticket must be purchased for the fireworks viewing Summit Express chairlift-ride.
*Full-day times:
Fridays: 11am-7pm
Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays: 10am-6pm
**Half-day times:
Fridays: 11am-3pm and 3pm-7pm
Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays: 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm
Oktoberfest times vary
kids 4 and under ride free with a paying adult
Rates for groups of 10 people or more
$ 15 per person for one-time ride tickets
$ 27 per person for all-day junior (11 and under) tickets
$ 35 per person for all-day adult tickets
We also offer group tours for $ 27 per group for a maximum of 10 people.
Payment for groups must be made in one single transaction at the ticket window in the main lodge.
Reservations are required for all group tickets (no walk-ins)! Please call 800-SUGAR MT or 828-898-4521 x 202 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email groupsales@skisugar.com.
Summer Season Pass Rates
Unlimited use of the bike park and rides on the Summit Express and Easy Street lifts during the summer schedule
$215 junior (11 and under)
$295 adult (12 and older)
Season Pass Application and Waiver
Mountain Bike Tours & Lessons
Tours
Tours are for those who have never ridden at Sugar Mountain Resort and need someone to show them around for a run or two. Participants are introduced to the lift service, trail signage and map use. There is no skill instruction with this service.
½ hour tour – $27 for the first person, $5 for each additional person, not to exceed 4 per tour.
Lessons
A lesson introduces the rider to lift service, trail signage, map use, the elements of bike control through body positioning, braking, and cornering.
One-hour lesson – $47 for the first person, $15 for each additional person, not to exceed 4 per lesson.
Bike, gear, and lift ticket not included.
Valid trail access/lift ticket required at all times to enter the trail system.
Tickets can be purchased at the Snowsports School.
Reservations are recommended for tours and lessons. No guarantee for walk-ins. Call 800-SUGAR MT or 828-898-4521 x 202 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email bike@skisugar.com.
In Case of Emergency – call 828-898-4521 x 236
Bike wash stations are available at the Snowmakers Hut and the Ski Patrol building. See map for location.
July 9 – 11, 2021 (Friday – Sunday)
Ages: 11 – 16 years
Kids are going to have so much fun they won’t want to go home. Three days of fun, friends, and developing and improving their mountain bike gravity skills.
Cost / Registration for 3-day camp:
- $429 with bike rental – $329 with summer season pass
(includes full-face helmet and knee / shin & elbow pads) - $350 without bike rental – $250 with summer season pass
Full-face helmets and knee pads are required and can be rented at an additional cost.
Personal mountain bikes should be in good working condition with good tires, brake pads, and drivetrain. Disk brakes are required, full suspension is recommended.
Camp includes
- Full Day lift ticket and bike rental
- Professional downhill mountain bike instruction
- Lunch
- A Gravity Mountain Bike Camp T-shirt
Daily schedule
9:30 am – Meet at the Sugar Mountain Resort Snowsports School
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Group instruction
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – End of camp day
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Ride the bike park on your own
What you should bring:
- Mountain bike, helmet, knee / shin & elbow pads (if you have)
- Comfortable sportswear and flat-soled footwear
- Rain coat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Quarters (in case you need to store items cell phone etc. in lockers)
- Cash / card in case you need to rent additional equipment
Why you should participate
- You will experience three days of outdoor fun with other participants your age
- Professional mountain bike instructors will help you develop and improve your downhill biking skills
- You will be grouped according to level of ability
- Sugar Mountain Resort bike park offers diverse trails and stunning views
*The camp is for all levels of ability; however, we recommend that participant has ridden on mountain bike trails at least once before*
Ladies Gravity Mountain Bike Clinic
August 21, 2021
Ages: 15+
A day of fun, girlfriends, and developing and improving mountain bike gravity skills.
Cost / Registration for Camp:
- $225 with bike rental (includes full-face helmet and knee / shin & elbow pads)
- $175 without bike rental
Full-face helmets and knee pads are required and can be rented at an additional cost. Personal mountain bikes should be in good working condition with good tires, brake pads, and drive-train. Disk brakes and full suspension are required.
The camp is for all levels of ability; however, we recommend that the participant has ridden on mountain bike trails at least once before.
Camp Includes
- Full day lift ticket and bike rental (if needed/applicable)
- Grace Owen’s professional downhill mountain bike instruction
- Lunch
Schedule
10:00 am : Meet at the Sugar Mountain Resort Snowsports School
10:00 am – 10:30 am : Bike Set-Up / Safety Check
10:30 am – 12:30 pm : Group instruction focusing on fundamentals
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm : Lunch (provided)
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm : Group instruction with more personalized instruction
What you should bring
- Mountain bike, helmet, knee / shin & elbow pads (if you have)
- Comfortable sportswear and flat-soled footwear
- Rain coat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Quarters (in case you need to store items cell phone etc. in lockers)
- Cash / card in case you need to rent additional equipment
Why you should participate
- You will experience a day of outdoor fun with other ladies
- Professional mountain bike instructors will help you develop and improve your biking skills
- You will be grouped according to level of ability
- Sugar Mountain Resort bike park offers diverse trails and stunning views
The Magic Cycles bike shop is located in the Snowsports School.
Bike Rental
Santa Cruz V10 (M, L, XL)
Half Day: $120
Full Day: $140
Giant Glory (S, M, L)
Half Day: $100
Full Day: $120
Giant Reign (S,M, L, XL)
Half Day: $80
Full Day: $100
Giant Trance (XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL)
Half Day: $60
Full Day: $80
Bike rentals include knee/shin & elbow pads, and a full-face helmet. The user is responsible for all damages at the shop’s cost.
Gear Rental
Full-Face Helmet: $30
Knee/Shin + Elbow Pad: $30
Pads + Helmet: $50
Reservations can be made through our Boone location (828-265-2211), a $20 non-refundable deposit will be taken at the time of the reservation. We take a security deposit by making a card imprint and taking down DL information.
Anyone under 16 requires a parent/guardian present or they can call the Boone location to get a waiver that must be notarized.
Magic Cycles phone number: 828 898 3310
Pictures of Downhill Southeast at Sugar Mountain
August 8 & 9 2020
photos by Jack Rice @jackiericecakes
Mountain Biking Release and Waiver of liability assumption of risk and indemnity agreement
Signed waivers are required for all bikers. Save time by downloading and signing the Mountain Biking Waiver (PDF)! If you are under the age of 18 and are riding without a parent or guardian, please have your parent or guardian complete this release before you arrive at the ticket counter.
Mountain Biker’s Responsibility Code and Mountain Bike Checklist
