Scenic Gondola Rides open for the summer season on June 26, 2026!

Take a fifteen minute ride through the stunning natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains on the Cloudsplitter Gondola. This scenic lift transports you from the base of Whiteface Mountain to the peak of Little Whiteface, where you will be surrounded by panoramic views of Lake Placid, Lake Placid Village, Lake Champlain, and some of the highest peaks in New York State. It is one of the best ways to start your day at Whiteface Mountain.

At the base, make time to visit the Legends Cafe before or after your gondola ride for some great eats.

Open Daily: June 26, 2026 – September 7, 2026 (Closed for Ironman July 19th)

Open Fri-Sun: September 11, 2026 – October 12, 2026 (Open Monday Oct. 12)

Oktoberfest: September 26 & 27, 2026 – must purchase festival ticket to ride the Cloudsplitter Gondola.

Schedule

SUMMER - HOURS OF OPERATION

ACTIVITYOpenHours
Cloudsplitter Gondola RidesOpening June 26, 20268:30am - 5:30pm
Nature HikesOpening June 26, 202610:30am Daily
1:30pm Sat Only
Disc GolfOpening June 26, 20268:30am - 5:30pm
Whiteface Veterans' Memorial HighwayOpening May 15, 20268:45am - 5:30pm
4610’ CafeOpening May 15, 202610:30am - 4:00pm
Brookside Apparel Gift ShopOpening June 26, 20268:30am - 5:30pm
Castle Gift ShopOpening May 15, 20268:45am - 5:30pm

 

 

Group Information

Group gondola rides are available by appointment only for groups of 20 or more people. Please fill out the form below for more information, rates, and to make a group reservation. Reservations are required for all groups and must be made at least 48 hours prior to the groups’ arrival.

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* It is very important to come on time as there are other groups at the mountain! If you are running late please call the mountain and let us know so that we can do our best to accommodate you.