The Sight Of Fall Foliage In North Carolina From Up Above Is Unbeatable On This Scenic Chair Lift Ride

Fall foliage in the Highlands of North Carolina is primed for a phenomenal show this year - and we can say with all certainty that we absolutely deserve it after the year we've had. Whether you're a local in this part of the state or planning to make a day or weekend trip from other parts of the Tar Heel State, there are plenty of places to admire nature's art gallery this year.

But if you want a truly unique venue, then head to the tiny village of Sugar Mountain located about 25 miles west of Boone.

It's here, in the winter, that ski boarders and skiers alike flock for a chance to spend a day on the challenging slopes that seem to spill down the mile-high mountain (elevation, 5,300 feet).

And while a day on the mountain during the height of ski season is unmatched for fun...

Enjoying all that Sugar Mountain Ski Resort has to offer in other seasons, too, is tantamount to observing some of the best sky high views in the state.

In every season, the chair lift that goes to the top of Sugar Mountain cranks out mesmerizing views.

As you arrive into Sugar Mountain in the fall, you know before you're even high above it all that seeing the surrounding area from the top will be fantastic.

Bundle up on the second and third weekends in October for a fall foliage scenic chair lift ride at Sugar Mountain.

Rates start at $15 and are positively worth every penny.

Head to Sugar Mountain on the second weekend in October for that ride and you'll also get to enjoy the annual Oktoberfest on October 10-11, 2020!

Learn more about Oktoberfest here.

Immerse yourself in the splendors of fall over on Sugar Mountain this year.

Chairlift rides at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort on October 10-11 are offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following weekend, October 17-18, rides are offered from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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