It's about a 3 mile hike along a road. Use groupon to find lift coupons. Also call to get the hours because somedays their open longer then the schedule. Full moon weekends the lift operates until 10pm
Most people hike up the falls road which is just past Snowcrest Lodge & Cabins. You'll need an Adventure Pass to park there. Lift is generally opened weekends & holidays. The hike is about 3 miles one way.
They're actually is a hike if you choose that it's three and a half miles long, it is very steep uphill and not paved all the way... However it is fun it will take you about 2 hours, if you like there is also a chair lift that is about 1 and 1/2 mi long that is a straight shoot up and takes about 10 minutes check online for pricing it can usually run anywhere from 30 to $40, if you're lucky there will be a Groupon deal! There is much to do once you get to the top including the the restaurant, zip lining, and more hiking up to the top of Mount baldy which is another 3 miles of uphill battle (just a notice it is not for kids or animals, it is slightly dangerous if you are not an adult)
The Chair lift station is right next to the restaurant, no hike.
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