Scenic Gondola Rides at Snowbasin | 8,700 Feet in 12 Minutes

Needles Gondola whisks you to 8,700 feet in just 12 minutes, where sweeping views of the Wasatch Mountains, Pineview Reservoir, and the valley below are waiting the moment you step off. Whether you are looking for a peaceful morning on the mountain, a way to experience the alpine without a strenuous climb, or simply a stunning backdrop for a few hours outdoors, a gondola ride is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to experience Snowbasin in the summer. No hiking required.

Highlights

12 minutes to mountain top views

Details

Needles Lodge sits at the summit with indoor and outdoor seating, dining, and panoramic views of DeMoisy Peak and the surrounding ridgeline.

From the top you can venture out on foot along ridgeline trails, watch for wildlife in the meadows and rocky outcrops, or stay close to the lodge and soak in the scenery. However you spend your time up there, the views make it worth the ride.

*An RFID-enabled Basin Card is required for any activity that uses the lifts or gondola, including hiking and biking tickets, and gondola rides. New Basin Cards may be purchased for $2 and can be reloaded. Already have a card from a previous visit? It can be reloaded year-round for continued use for any event or activity that requires a Basin Card. Please note that lost, stolen, or damaged cards must be repurchased and cannot be refunded.

Available

Closed for the Season

Hours

Closed for the Season

Price

$15 - $25

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Contact

Phone Number: 801-620-1000
Email: info@snowbasin.com

Wildlife & Wildflowers

At 8,700 feet, the views stretch across the valley in every direction. Look out over Pineview Reservoir and the rolling hills of Ogden Valley to the west, and the rugged peaks of the Northern Wasatch above. The upper mountain is also some of the richest wildlife habitat in the area. Keep an eye out for moose in the wildflowers, yellow-bellied marmots in the rocks, red-tailed hawks overhead, and a remarkable variety of bird species including the mountain bluebird, western tanager, and yellow warbler. Wildflowers peak from late June through August.

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Hiking

Prefer to stretch your legs once you're up there? Three hiking-only trails trace the crest of the ridge from the summit, offering some of the most expansive views in the Northern Wasatch. A gondola ticket gets you to the top, and the trails take care of the rest.

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Needles Lodge

Featuring 360-degree views of the mountain and the valley below. Needles Lodge is your hub for dining from the mountain tops of Snowbasin Resort. You can dine inside and observe the expansive valley below, or outside on our large scenic patio with stunning views of DeMoisy Peak.

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