Scenic Gondola Rides
Available Daily from 10 AM – 4 PM!
What You’ll Experience
Soar high above the San Francisco Peaks and experience sweeping views of Northern Arizona – from ancient cinder cones and pine-covered ridges to the red rocks of Sedona and, on clear days, even the Grand Canyon!
Each round-trip lasts approximately 20-30 minutes, with time to explore at the top of the gondola terminal.
Ride with Ease, Enjoy the Views!
How It Works
Your ticket includes unlimited Scenic Gondola Rides on the Arizona Gondola, valid all day long – so take your time, ride as much as you like, and enjoy the summit at your own pace!
- Gondola operations begin at 10 AM daily and end at 4 PM – Sunset Gondola Rides begin soon after on Fridays & Saturdays!
- All Scenic Gondola Rides are in enclosed gondola cabins (no chairlift rides).
- You may unload at the top to soak in the views, then ride back down!
Buy Early – Save BIG!
Tickets & Savings
Buy early and save big! Our Scenic Gondola tickets use demand-based pricing – which means the sooner you purchase, the better the price.
The best part? Every adult Scenic Gondola Ride ticket comes with $10 in Bowl Bucks to use at the resort!
Check the Forecast!
Plan Ahead for Weather
Mountain weather can change quickly – sometimes within minutes! Before your visit, be sure to check out current conditions.
View the mountain weather forecast here.
Scenic Gondola Ride FAQs
Can I use my season pass to ride the gondola?
No, season passes are valid for the specific winter season they were purchased for and cannot be used for summer rides or activities.
What is the weather policy and can I change my ticket?
If operations are suspended for 30+ minutes due to weather, you’ll receive resort credit for any unused ticket. You can change your ticket up until 11:59 PM the night before your visit by emailing [email protected].
- Credits are valid through April 30, 2026.
- No changes or credits can be honored the day of or after your visit.
- Credits can be used for summer or winter lift tickets, activities, dining, retail, or season passes.
How do unlimited Scenic Gondola Rides work?
Scenic Gondola tickets include unlimited rides during daytime operating hours. You may ride as many times as you like, but you must unload at the bottom terminal between laps.
Is there mountain biking at Snowbowl?
We’re looking forward to bringing mountain biking to Snowbowl in future seasons!
Until then, our sister resorts (Purgatory, Brian Head, Pajarito, Lee Canyon, and Spider Mountain) all offer lift-served biking.
Power Pass holders and 12 Day Power Pass holders get unlimited access to Spider Mountain year-round!
Where can I get answers for questions not on this list?
Please send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to answer any other questions you have!
