experience autumn from above

scenic fall foliage chairlift rides

Grab a chair and rise above miles of turning leaves — no skis required. Bring the grandkids, bring your parents, bring a date. This is the easiest, most beautiful hour you’ll spend outdoors all year.

all included in your ticket

a full day on the mountain

scenic chairlift

Take a ride up and enjoy the vibrant foliage, with panoramic views on the way down.

new this year

summit hiking trail

A gentle 1.5-mile hiking trail at the top, which leads to an unreal view of Newfound Lake, free to the public.

new this year

food & beverage

Cider, cider donuts, and lodge fare all day at the base and summit.

new this year

live entertainment

Acoustic music and local makers at the base area, weekends all season.

a day for everyone

no skill required. easy for all to enjoy.

Grandparents & Family
Couples & Dates
Leaf-Peepers
Groups & Teams
happening this season

fall events and activities

Wine Cheese Charcuterie Party Fall Events Friends Family Activities Tenney Mountain Plymouth New Hampshire
Sept 26

tenney tasting

Guided tastings, live music, fire pits and mountain views.

oct 10

4th annual oktoberfest

Join us for our 4th annual Oktoberfest Celebration at the Tenney lodge.

nov 6-8

snowvana ski show

Join us at the ultimate ski event to kick of the 2026/27 season.

chairlift ride questions

Chairlift rides will be available on the following dates from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM:



September 26th, 27th
October 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Everyone ages 3 and up can get a lift ticket for $18. The lift ticket allows for multiple rides on the same day if you would like.

The Hornet Double fits two people per chair. Please keep in mind that all children ages 3-12 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. 

Both – you can get your ticket online for quick admittance onto the lift, or purchase your ticket in person by the Hornet Double. All lift tickets are date-specific and cannot be transferred to a different date. Please choose your date carefully when purchasing your tickets online.

  • All participants must be able to properly load onto the chairlift without assistance.
  • Children must be seated on the chairlift. Parents are not allowed to carry a child/toddler on the chairlift.
  • Any children aged 3 to 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
  • All participants must be at least 36 inches tall.
  • All riders must unload at the top, then load again to come back down.
  • Alcohol consumption and smoking are strictly prohibited on the chairlift.

    Tenney Mountain reserves the right to deny chairlift access to any guest who cannot meet the required safety guidelines. Lift operations are weather-dependent and may be delayed or suspended during inclement conditions. For the safety of our guests, the chairlift will close immediately in the event of thunder or lightning. Plan ahead and check weather updates before purchasing your tickets. Make sure to bring an outer-layer, Fall in New Hampshire can get chilly and you will be heading to the summit of our mountain.

The chairlift ride is about a 30-minute ride each way. Additionally, it takes around 30 minutes to complete the summit trail hike. We would recommend you reserve at least 2 hours for the full fall foliage experience at Tenney.

EXPERIENCE AUTUMN'S COLORS FROM ABOVE

Enjoy the vibrant colors of Fall at Tenney Mountain with a Fall Foliage Chairlift Ride. Hop off at the top for panoramic vistas and unwind with colorful Lakes Region Mountain views on the way down. It’s a relaxing way to enjoy peak leaf season and capture the beauty of autumn from an entirely new perspective.

The Fall Foliage Scenic Lift Experience will run on weekends and holidays:
September 27th & 28th
October 4th & 5th
October 11th, 12th & 13th

Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Fall Foliage Lift Ticket Prices:

  • All ages (6 & above): $16
  • Children ages 3 to 5: Free, Must be accompanied with an Adult

Scenic Chairlift Rides will be on the Hornet Double Chairlift. This lift seats 2 passengers per chair. The chairlift ride is a one-hour round trip. All tickets can be picked up or purchased at Tenney’s iconic Witch’s Hat, where guests can purchase food and drinks before or after your scenic chairlift ride! Review below for more information on scenic chairlift rides.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Lift tickets are date-specific and valid only on the date selected. Please choose your date carefully before completing your purchase online. You can also purchase your ticket the day of arrival at the Witch’s Hat.
  • All participants must be able to properly load onto the chairlift without assistance.
  • Children must be seated on the chairlift. Parents are not allowed to carry a child/toddler on the chairlift.
  • Any children aged 3 to 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
  • All participants must be at least 36 inches tall.
  • The chairlift ride takes approximately 30 minutes each way. All riders must unload at the top, then load again to come back down.
  • Alcohol consumption and smoking are strictly prohibited on the chairlift
  • Tenney Mountain reserves the right to deny chairlift access to any guest who cannot meet the required safety guidelines.
  • Lift operations are weather-dependent and may be delayed or suspended during inclement conditions. For the safety of our guests, the chairlift will close immediately in the event of thunder or lightning. Plan ahead and check weather updates before purchasing your tickets.
  • Make sure to bring an outer-layer, Fall in New Hampshire can get chilly and you will be heading to the summit of our mountain.

All of our fall foliage festivities will culminate in our 3rd Annual Tenney Mountain Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11th! Join us for beer samplings, pig roast, festive games, and scenic chairlift rides. Grab your tickets and kick off the 2025/26 season in style at the Tenney base lodge.

big momentum is building at tenney, get your season pass today!

Your season pass is going to get extra laps this winter –  with major investments in snowmaking and on-mountain improvements, the season ahead is shaping up to be our best yet. Prices for 2025/26 season passes are still available at discounted prices through October 15th. Perks included with your season pass include: 
 
  • 10% off food & non-alcoholic beverages at the Backcountry Bar & Grill
  • 10% off retail items in the Tenney Pro Shop
  • 4 Buddy tickets, which are $10 off the walk-up lift ticket rate 
  • Free uphill season pass for the entire 25/26 winter season

Don’t miss your chance to grab your season pass while prices are still discounted, and lock in your pass today!

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TENNEY TRACKS

Make sure to check out Tenney Tracks, Tenney’s Newsletter that goes out monthly!

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