Enjoy the panoramic views of the Yampa Valley and Steamboat Ski Resort. You can access the hiking trails on the Emerald Mountain trail system, and return after a hike, or bike, to ride the chairlift back down. (NOTE: must arrive back to the top of the chair at least 15 minutes before the lift closes).

Mountain Bike Lift Tickets are available on-site. The Chairlift provides transport for a mountain bike and its rider to the top of the Barrows chair for access to the Emerald Mountain trail system. Bike Helmets are required.


Ticket Information

Scenic lift ticket is Valid for 1 ride up and down. Scenic lift with bike transport ticket is valid for 1 ride up. Pick-up tickets on-site at the yurt by the base of the chairlift at Howelsen Hill. Tickets are not date specific and can be used any day that the slide is open, weather permitting. All participants must sign a liability release prior to picking up their tickets.
The liability release can be signed online HERE.

For same day tickets, please visit the yurt on site at Howelsen Hill to complete your purchase.

Howelsen Hill recreation area in downtown Steamboat Springs at 645 Howelsen Pkwy.

Hours of Operation
DatesHoursDays of the Week
May 23-25
11:00am - 5:00pmDaily
May 30-June 1911:00am - 5:00pmDaily
June 20-August 910:00am - 5:00pmDaily
August 10-1611:00am - 5:00pmDaily
August 22-September 611:00am - 5:00pmWeekends Only
September 7 (Labor Day)11:00am - 4:00pm
September 12-2011:00am - 4:00pmWeekends Only
Howelsen Hill recreation area, including the Alpine Slide and Scenic Chairlift Rides, may close due to rain, wind or lightning. If weather conditions force a closure, guests are welcome to join us on another day or at another time. If a weather closure prevents the guest(s) from riding during their stay, they will be refunded.

Attire: Dress in normal summer clothing according to the weather. Hats and ball caps can fly off and are not recommended for the Alpine Slide.

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