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Bristlecone Skyway Scenic Chairlift at Lee Canyon

Friday, July 3, 2026 · 10 AM

Lee Canyon · 6725 Lee Canyon Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89124 · Valley-wide

Scenic chair ride roughly $14-$19; cheaper purchased online. Parking free with same-day ride ticket

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The parent take

It's 20-30 degrees cooler at 9,000 feet — ride the chairlift up, picnic in actual pine trees, and forget it's 110° in the valley. About 50 minutes from Summerlin.

Lee Canyon's Bristlecone Skyway scenic chairlift is open daily for summer 2026, gliding to a peak height of 9,370 feet in the Spring Mountains. The resort also offers a new hiking trail from the base or lift top, lift-served mountain biking, free mountainside yoga, and the free Music on the Mountain summer concert series. Recurring daily through summer.

Good for

Ages 3+, families desperate to escape the heat outdoors

Know before you go

Buy chairlift tickets online for lower prices and confirm hours before driving up. Bring layers — it can be 70°F up top — and sunscreen; UV is stronger at elevation.

Getting there

Lee Canyon · 6725 Lee Canyon Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89124

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