Tickets & Lift Rides

Buy online and save. Prices are higher at the door.

Upcoming events

Special nights at Top of the Notch. These sell out, so grab tickets early.

Guests on the Top of the Notch deck at sunset
Saturday, October 10, 2026

Boots on Baldy: Kickin' It Again

Round two of line dancing at Top of the Notch. Ride the chair up, learn the steps, and two-step with the valley below you.

Round-trip chairliftLine dancing lessons 6:30 & 7 PMBBQ buffetLast chair down 9:45 PM
Sunset over the Mt Baldy ridgeline
Saturday, October 17, 2026

Moonlight Hike with Craic Haus

Moonlight, mountain views and live music. Hike or ride to Top of the Notch and experience Mt Baldy after dark.

Check-in 4–6 PMDinner 5–9 PMMusic 6:30–9:30 PMLast chair down 10 PM

Ride & fly

Everything starts with Chair 1, the Sugar Pine chairlift, from the base area to Top of the Notch at 7,800 feet.

Chair 1 · Year round

Scenic Ride

Round-trip to Top of the Notch and back, or a one-way ride up or down on Chair 1. Grab lunch, a cold beer and the view at the top.

  • All riders must be at least 40" tall
  • Kids under 12 ride with an adult
  • No animals on the chairlift
Book Scenic Ride
Summer season

Zip Line + Scenic

Choose Zip Line if you already have lift access to Top of the Notch, or Lift & Zip Line for round-trip access on the Sugar Pine chair from the base area.

  • Allow 18–20 minutes each way on the chair
  • Arrive at the Zip Line Shack by your scheduled time
  • Age and medical restrictions apply
Book Zip Line
Hours of operation

When the lift runs

Monday – ThursdayClosed
Friday12 – 7 PM
Saturday & Sunday7 AM – 7 PM

First chair loads at 12 PM Fridays and 7:30 AM on weekends. Last chair up at 6 PM, last chair down at 6:45 PM. The Notch kitchen opens at 11 AM. Event nights run until 9:45 PM.

Parking & policies

Before you book

  • All parking is at the base of Chair 1. Prepaid parking online is discounted.
  • Season pass holders get parking included.
  • Book online with just your cell phone number. No passwords.
  • Hours can change for weather and special events.