A View to Remember.
Mountaineer Sky Ride Hours
All hours are weather permitting.
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday – Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.September through May:
Weekends only, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sky Ride Events:
Please call 633-9925 ext 173 for weather-related cancellation information.
Stay tuned for 2010 Sky Ride events!
General Sky Ride Information:
Experience the Zoo in a whole new way—from the air!
With the Mountaineer Sky Ride, you'll take a chairlift-style, open-air ride that provides spectacular views of the Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs and the plains to the east.
Soar over popular Zoo exhibits such as Rocky Mountain goats, My Big Backyard, Asian Highlands and Rocky Mountain Wild. At the top, disembark at the overview, where you can:
- Relax on a bench and take in the breathtaking vistas.
- Enjoy the specially designed playground with the kids.
- Grab a snack or drink (available seasonally).
- Enjoy spectacular sunsets and relaxing evenings from atop Cheyenne Mountain.
- Seek shelter from the unpredictable Colorado weather in an authentic yurt.
Location
The Mountaineer Sky Ride departs from Mountain Outfitters plaza at the base of the Zoo, and takes you up to the overview. Separate entrances are offered inside and outside the Zoo—so you can enjoy the Mountaineer Sky Ride with or without the Zoo experience. (Access to the Zoo is not available from the overview.)
Days & Times
Open year-round, as weather permits.
See above for current hours of operation.
The ascent up the mountain takes approximately seven minutes.
Cost
$5 for adults; $4 for kids from 3-11 years old
Members receive $1 off Sky Ride admission prices
