Events, Activities & Services Summer & Fall Vacation Activities at Loon Mountain, New Hampshire

Gondola Skyride & Summit Adventures

Soar to Loon's Summit on New Hampshire's Longest Scenic Skyride!

Board the four-passenger gondola skyride and enjoy extraordinary scenery, as the gondola carries you to the 3,050' foot top of Loon Mountain, in the heart of the New Hampshire's White Mountains.

Purchase your gondola skyride tickets at the Loon Gift Shop located inside the gondola barn. Your ticket gets you unlimited rides for the day.

Loon's summit opens another world of activities for you and your family. Explore glacial caves, hike the self-guided interpretive nature trail, climb the observation tower.

Visit with local artisans, as they produce unique crafts in this beautiful mountain setting. Stop by the Summit Cafe overlooking Loon Pond, and enjoy a light bite or meal, as you savor the surrounding scenery.

GONDOLA SKYRIDE HOURS OF OPERATION:
June 27 - October 18, 2009:
Open Daily 9:30am - 5:30pm

Watch the Gondola Skyride video.

Kids Find the Loon Lost Gold!

Legend has it, there's lost gold in Loon's glacial caves! Pick up a treasure map at the Gift Shop. Find the hidden treasure and take home your own gold token.

Sunday Summit Worship Service

Every Sunday during our summer season, the Reverend Skip Schwarz conducts popular and inspirational church services at the outdoor amphitheater on top of Loon Mountain.

There is one service at 10:00am every Sunday, from June 28 through October 11, 2009. Please note, there are no services September 13 and September 20, 2009. The gondola departs at 9:30 for the 10:00am service, rain or shine. A reduced-rate $6 gondola ticket is available until 9:45am. Ask for the "Church Ticket" in the gift shop. Children 5 and under are free.

For more information regarding the Rev. Skip Schwarz and his ministry, visit www.loonministry.org. For more information regarding area churches, visit our Area Activities page.

Summit Sunday Breakfast

Hop on the gondola skyride and soar to Loon's summit to enjoy the area's only mountaintop all-you-can eat breakfast buffet. Feast on eggs; pancakes and french toast (with real N.H. maple syrup); home fries; bacon; sausage; pastries; yogurt; fresh fruit; juice and coffee--all topped off with a scenic view of the spectacular White Mountains. It's a feast for the eyes and the stomach! Loon's Sunday Summit Breakfast is available every Sunday from July 5 to September 6, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Base Area Activities

Horseback Rides

Open during the summer and fall seasons, the Equestrian Center is tucked into the woods on the east end of Loon Mountain, near the base of the Little Sister Lift.

All trail rides are limited in size, and advanced reservations are recommended. Please call (603) 745-6281, ext. 5454 for more information and reservations, or visit the reservation desk, located inside the Gondola Barn.

Fall Hours of Operation:
Open daily 9:00am-4:00pm, June 27 through October 18, 2009
One-Hour Group Rides Daily at 11:30am; 1:00pm; and 2:30pm
Two-Hour Private Rides Daily at 9:00am
Ten-Minute Pony Rides: Weekends from 10:00am - 3:00pm, and weekdays upon availability. 

Loon Mountain Adventure Center

Please Note: The Adventure Center is open on weekends only during the fall season.

NEW! Check out the latest addition to the Adventure Center: the new Adventure Center Ice Cream Snack Bar is serving up quick snack and lunch options, including Gifford’s Ice Cream, to keep your energy level high!

Bungee Trampoline

Jump yourself silly on Loon's new EuroBungy Trampoline. Find your inner acrobat during a three-minute session that will have you flying up to 22 feet in the air. Up to four people can jump at once. Participants must be between 30 lbs. and 200 lbs.

Watch the bungee trampoline video.

Climbing Wall

Looking for a new challenge? Loon offers the area's largest and most popular outdoor climbing wall, located next to the Adventure Center. We provide the harnesses and ropes, and our knowledgeable, trained staff is there to assist you. The outdoor climbing wall is open daily from June 27 through Labor Day, and weekends only from Labor Day through Columbus Day, weather permitting.

Bicycle Rentals & Tours

Mountain biking is one of the more popular activities for guests to Loon Mountain. Our full-service bike center offers complete bike rentals and repairs, as well as the inside scoop on the best places to ride.

Franconia Notch Tour

One of the best ways to view the area--and in the fall, our spectacular fall foliage--is our popular Franconia Notch Bike Tour. This self-guided tour leaves Loon at 10:30am and 1:00pm, with a shuttle ride for you and your bike to scenic Echo Lake in Franconia Notch.

From there you'll enjoy a leisurely downhill ride along a paved biking trail through the scenic Notch to Loon Mountain. Stop and see all the great natural attractions along the way--pay homage to the site where the Old Man of the Mountain once stood, revel in the natural awe of the Flume Gorge and many other unique New Hampshire attractions.

Please Note:
Use of the facilities and equipment requires the presence of a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

Octagon Lodge Cafe

Fuel up at the Octagon Lodge Café, located at the base of the Gondola Skyride. Open daily at 9 a.m., the Café offers a variety of hot and cold sandwiches and beverages and assorted snacks.

New Hampshire Highland Games - September 18-20, 2009

This three-day festival celebrates everything Scottish—food, music, culture, dancing, athletics, and more.

In its 34th year, the New Hampshire Highland Games is New England’s largest Celtic Festival.
» Click for complete schedule and information
» Click to purchase Highland Games tickets in advance

See the complete events calendar.