Rise To The Top of Loon Peak on Loon's iconic 4-person Gondola Skyride.
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7,133'Length -
2,733'Summit Elevation -
71Cabins
Cross The Treetops
Load the White Mountain Express and travel up 1,738 vertical feet to the summt of Loon Peak. While you ride, you'll cross into the White Mountain National Forest and be surrounded by mountain peaks. Each cabin seats up to 4 passengers.
Ride In Every Season
The White Mountain Express Gondola takes between 13–15 minutes each way during the non-winter months. In winter, the average travel time is approximately 6–8 minutes.
The Gondola is located at the Octagon Lodge base area.
At The Summit
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Observation Tower & Boardwalk
Take in the spectacular views from Mt. Moosilauke to Mt. Washington
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Loon Peak Disc Golf
Grab a disc and experience New Hampshire’s highest disc golf course.
Note: The activites above are open during spring, summer and fall seasons.
Top To Bottom
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Gondola Skyride Video Soar to the top of Loon Peak on NH's longest scenic gondola skyride.
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Loon Gondola History A video history of Loon's gondola
FAQs
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Yes. Service animals are allowed. Read the Service Animal and Dog Policy here
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The gondola can accommodate a wheelchair, walker or stroller, if these items can be folded. The item will be loaded into the gondola cabin ahead of the cabin you ride in. The attendant will remove it and have it ready for your arrival.
Summer & Fall: To access the Gondola at the base, follow the paved uphill pathway. The summit is well worn from foot traffic, but is not paved. -
The gondola skyride ticket is a round-trip ticket. Guests may offload at the summit, enjoy the views and activities and visit the Summit Cafe for a bite to eat with the best views around. Guests can then board the gondola skyride for a return ride to the base area.
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Yes, the gondola skyride can operate in inclement weather. However, thunder and lightning and other weather situations will impact operations. Stay tuned to the Mountain Report for operational updates.
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In the event of rain, you may be restricted from entering the Summit Cafe if the venue has reached capacity.
If you want shelter and the Summit Café has reached capacity, load the Gondola, return to your vehicle, and wait for the rain to pass. Your Gondola Skyride ticket is valid beginning at your chosen Start Time and throughout the remainder of the day.
In the event of lightning or other emergency where Gondola operations are suspended, a Loon team member will open an emergency shelter at the top of Loon Peak to host guests. Loon team members will inform guests of next steps.
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Ninja Wild
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