Scenic Chairlift Rides
SUMMER SEASON | MAY 17 – OCT 27, 2024
WEATHER PERMITTING
Enjoy Angel Fire and the Moreno Valley like never before. Take in the beautiful mountain views as our scenic chairlift takes you to the mountain summit at 10,677 feet. Once at the top, you can enjoy disc golf and hiking, and enjoy lunch with a view from the Summit Haus.
When you are ready to head back, you have the option of either hiking down or riding the chairlift back to the base area. The views on the way down allow you to see the entire valley, Wheeler Peak, and Eagle Nest Lake State Park.
While at the summit you can enjoy:
Price
Children 6 and under are free.
Tickets may be purchased at the Ticket Office, located at the base of the mountain. For questions, call 575-377-4499.
Waivers
Signed waivers are required to ride the lift. If you are under the age of 18 and will be coming without your parent or guardian, please be sure to have your parent or guardian complete this release before you arrive at the Ticket Office.
Lightning Policy
During monsoon season thunderstorms with lightning are likely to occur every afternoon. When we experience lightning, this is what happens with the chairlift:
- A strike within 30 miles means we pay close attention to the radar
- A strike within 20 miles means that we stop allowing foot passengers to load the chairlift at the bottom until we have had no strikes for 30 minutes (mountain bikers can continue to load because they do not rely on the chairlift to get back down the mountain)
- A strike within 10 miles means that the chairlift closes to all passengers and is turned off until we have had no strikes for 30 minutes (if you are a foot passenger and you are at the top of the mountain when this happens, you will have to wait for up to two hours for a shuttle or for the lift to resume running after lightning hold)
Chairlift Status
Wary of the weather? Stay in the know on lightning holds and mountain closures with our up-to-date chairlift status report.
Safety and Instructional Info:
- If unfamiliar with use of lift, please ask operator for instructions
- This is a moving lift – the chair will not stop for loading/unloading unless you specifically ask the operator to stop it or slow it down for you
- Passengers must be at least 32 inches tall to ride the Chairlift
- Children must be able to sit on the chair without assistance from parent; children are not allowed to sit in laps
- Closed toed shoes are recommended
- Pets, Emotional Support Animals, and some Service Animals are not permitted to ride the Chairlift – visit our Accessibility page for more info
- Additional instructions, safety tips, and rules: Chairlift Rides – Rules and Instructions
- Angel Fire Resort staff will have the final determination on anyone loading the lift due to various safety concerns
- Please note that 3:30 PM is the latest time foot traffic can ride up the Scenic Chairlift.