Sunset Stairway

Activities Report September 28, 2023

Fall 2023 Adventure is here!

We have officially transitioned to our fall schedule with Cloudsplitter Gondola rides, hiking and disc golf open from 10:00am- 5:00pm. Whiteface Disc Golf will be unavailable Monday, 9/25 – Friday, 10/6 due to Oktoberfest set up.

It’s official, leaf-peeping season is here! Come take the scenic route and drive up to the summit of the 5th highest peak in New York State while soaking in a 360 degree panoramic view of unparalleled beauty of the Adirondacks in the fall.

This Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st is Oktoberfest at Whiteface! Mark your calendars for the weekend-long, Bavarian-style celebration with authentic music, dancing, food and beer—rated one of the 5 Must-Visit Oktoberfests in North America by SKI Magazine.

Stop at 4610′ Grill food truck to savor the gourmet rustic cuisine our talented chefs have prepared for you. Don’t forget to visit the Castle Gift Shop for souvenirs and gifts that will provide lasting memories of your Adirondack vacation. Visit Legends Café and check out the daily breakfast and lunch specials. Get your Whiteface apparel, gifts, and more at Brookside Apparel. As always check our conditions page for the most up-to-date weather and operational updates.

 

Daily Report

Thursday
Sep 28 2023
Weather
48°F Partly Sunny
Weather Details
Base Temp:50°F | 10°C
Mid Temp:48°F | 9°C
Summit Temp:48°F | 9°C
Visibility:40 miles
Wind:1-13 mph
Gondola Rides
Status:Open
Memorial Highway
Elevator:Open
Nature Trail to Summit:Open
Please Take Note: Trail conditions can change throughout the day due to many factors including, but not limited to, hiker and bike traffic, weather, and other factors both manmade and natural. This report is subject to change without notice at any time.

Attractions

Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
  • Icon for On Hold On Hold
Cloudsplitter Gondola
Icon for Cloudsplitter Gondola open
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Veterans’ Memorial Highway
Icon for Veterans’ Memorial Highway open
08:45 AM - 05:30 PM
Summit Nature Trail
Icon for Summit Nature Trail open
08:45 AM - 05:30 PM
Elevator at Summit of Highway
Icon for Elevator at Summit of Highway open
08:45 AM - 05:30 PM
Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride
Icon for Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride open
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Hiking
Icon for Hiking open
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Disc Golf
Icon for Disc Golf open
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Hiking Trails

Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for More Difficult
Brookside
Icon for Brookside closed
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for More Difficult
Top of Gondola to the Base
Icon for Top of Gondola to the Base open
Icon for Hiking
Icon for Easier
Stag Brook Falls
Icon for Stag Brook Falls open
Icon for Hiking
Icon for Easier
West Branch Nature
Icon for West Branch Nature open
Icon for Hiking
Icon for Most Difficult
Whiteface Peak Trail
Icon for Whiteface Peak Trail closed
Icon for Hiking
Icon for More Difficult
Bear Den Mountain
Icon for Bear Den Mountain open
Icon for Hiking
Icon for Easier
Flume Connector
Icon for Flume Connector open
Icon for Hiking
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for More Difficult
Summit Nature Trail
Icon for Summit Nature Trail open
Icon for Hiking
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing

What's Happening

2023/24 Season Passes on Sale

The 2022/23 ski season may be over, but it’s a great time to purchase your 2023/24 season pass.