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Crystal Mountain – Fall Chairlift Rides

Fall Chairlift Rides

Enjoy panoramic views of three counties on Crystal’s Scenic Chairlift Rides! For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Mountain Adventure Zone at 231-378-2071 .

Reservations

May – September: Advanced reservations are not required. It is recommended to arrive at least 30-minutes before the posted closing time.

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October: Day guests MUST make a reservation for a 30-minute load time window to access the chairlift. Resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members do not require a reservation.

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Rates

  • May – September: $10 per day guest
  • October: $15 per day guest
  • Complimentary for resort houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members. When picking up the RFID cards required for riding the chairlift, houseguests must present their key card or hotel identification card for complimentary access. Four Season Club Members must each present their own Four Seasons Card for complimentary access. Members may purchase guest passes at 20% off when billed to their membership account.
  • Free for children ages 3 – 6 years old

Location

Crystal Clipper Chairlift

Requirements

  • Must be at least three years old to ride.
  • All day guests must check-in at the Mountain Adventure Zone to purchase or pick up their RFID card and obtain a wristband.
  • Resort Houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members receive complimentary chairlift rides and should obtain their RFID card and wristband from either the Mountain Adventure Zone or Park at Water’s Edge prior to riding.
  • Chairlift rides use RFID ticketing for admission and is pre-loaded with your lift access.
  • All participants are required to sign a  waiver . A parent or guardian will need to sign a waiver for participants under 18 years old.
  • Reservations are required for day guests in October.
  • Dogs and beverages are not permitted on any chairlifts.
  • Refunds for day guests will not be granted for cancellations made less than 24-hours prior to the chairlift reservation.

Please Note: All chairlift rides are weather dependent. For guests affected by weather delays or cancellations, every effort to reschedule will be utilized. There is no refund for missed reservations or unused riding time. The chairlift can operate in light to moderate rain, please be prepared for the weather. We encourage all riders to be at the chairlift at least 30 minutes prior to close. Each guest will need their own RFID card to pass through the gates. RFID cards are not transferable.

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Ontonagon – Fall Color Update – October 12, 2016

Fall Color Update – October 12, 2016 – Now is the time to view the fall color show in the Porcupine Mountains. Fall color is generally at peak with some past peak areas in the interior and still some early season color near the Lake Superior shoreline.

Enough peak color should hold through the week to make this weekend another great fall color tour weekend. Enjoy the show.

Lake of the Clouds – Fall Color – October 9, 2016 – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)

A spectacular October day at Lake of the Clouds with fall color near its peak from the overlook view.
 

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The view from the Lake of the Clouds Overlook.
Lake of the Clouds on Sunday afternoon. (Photo taken October 9, 2016)
Lake of the Clouds on Sunday afternoon. (Photo taken October 9, 2016)
Lake of the Clouds on Sunday afternoon. (Photo taken October 9, 2016)
Lake of the Clouds on Sunday afternoon. (Photo taken October 9, 2016)
Still early season fall color along the road to Lake of the Clouds.
The Lake Superior overlook on the road to Lake of the Clouds.
Porcupine Mountains Ski Area
The view of Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains from AmericInn Porcupine Mountains.
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Porcupine Mountains – Summit Peak – Fall Color – October 8, 2016 – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)

Saturday was a great day to see the fall color at Summit Peak in the Porcupine Mountains.
 

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The view from the overlook at Summit Peak.
A side road just off South Boundary Road.
The parking lot at Summit Peak.
The trail to the top of Summit Peak.
The tower at Summit Peak.
The trail to the tower at Summit Peak.
The trail to the tower at Summit Peak.
The view from Summit Peak.
The view from Summit Peak.
The view from Summit Peak.
The view from Summit Peak.
The view from Summit Peak.
The trail to Summit Peak.
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Photos from the Fall Color Season of 2016

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September 28, 2016

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September 17, 2016

Peak fall color is still 2 to 3 weeks away. Early peak weekend will likely be October 1 & 2 and peak weekend (we predict) will be October 8 & 9. Check back for updates.

GOOD NEWS! Fall color chairlift rides to kick off autumn activities THIS WEEKEND – September 17 & 18 – at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park….

Chairlift rides will be available from noon to 7 p.m. EDT Sept. 17-18, 24-25 and Oct. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16.

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Below are Fall Color Photo fron the 2015 Fall Color Season.

October 14, 2015

Peak color in the Porcupine Mountains…

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October 11, 2015

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October 10, 2015

At Lake of The Clouds, our Photographer friend, David Braithwaite, shares with us this sunrise photo he took this morning. Thanks David! He also said he shared the time there with about 50 other photographers! Peak weekend for sure! ‪#‎midnr‬ ‪#‎miparks‬ ‪#‎puremichigan‬ ‪#‎lakeoftheclouds‬
 

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October 9, 2015

Grab your cameras and head for the hills this weekend… a fantastic fall color tour weekend is happening in the Porcupine Mountains…

We are calling this the peak weekend as our color has come on fast and vibrant. The park is now 75% to 100% color. With any luck it may hold for the week ahead. Chairlift rides at the ski hill will be going on also this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 7pm. Tickets are $5.00 and kids under 12 are free. (photos courtesy Adriana Knack)

 

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Color Update!
Here are some photos of current color condition. Photos taken today 10/6. As you can see some areas are still under 50% while others are nearing peak.
 

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10.1.15 Lake of the Clouds Color Update: The Fall Foliage is progressing steadily and the first two weeks of October should provide the most picturesque views! We will continue to keep you updated.
 

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Fall color is starting to emerge in the Western U.P…. Should be some good fall color later this week and into the weekend in the interior regions of the Western U.P…
 

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Porcupine Mountains – Fall Color Update – September 23, 2015

 

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Black River National Forest Scenic Byway – October 4, 2016

Fall colors are currently stunning on the Black River National Forest Scenic Byway. Take in the fall colors as you drive from Bessemer to Lake Superior. Enjoy stops at Copper Peak and the scenic waterfalls along the way.

Black River National Forest Scenic Byway – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
 

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Black River National Forest Scenic Byway - Fall colors are currently stunning on the Black River National Forest Scenic Byway. Enjoy the fall colors as you drive from Bessemer to Lake Superior. Enjoy stops at Copper Peak and the scenic waterfalls along the way.
Copper Peak
Black River National Forest Scenic Byway.
Sandstone Falls - Black River National Forest Scenic Byway.
Sandstone Falls - Black River National Forest Scenic Byway.
Sandstone Falls - Black River National Forest Scenic Byway.
Sandstone Falls - Black River National Forest Scenic Byway.
Sandstone Falls - Black River National Forest Scenic Byway.
Sandstone Falls - Black River National Forest Scenic Byway.
Sandstone Falls - Black River National Forest Scenic Byway.
Sandstone Falls - Black River National Forest Scenic Byway.
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Haunted Forest at Crystal Mountain – Saturday – October 17, 2015

Brave the haunted forest… if you dare. Warm yourself by the fire as the chill of distant screams fill the air. Tiptoe down the haunted trail, where frights lurk at every turn.

Time: 7-10pm

Cost: $8 for ages 9 and up. Ages 8 and under free (but not recommended).

Purchase tickets at the Park at Water’s Edge.

Fun Passes

Purchase a Summer Fun Pass Plus or Premier Pass during the month of October and receive a free ticket to the Haunted Forest!

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Leland Fall Frenzy – October 22, 2016

Enjoy Leland’s Fall Frenzy!

‘End of Season’ Sales & Refreshments ~
Saturday, October 22, 2016 • 10am-6pm

Great shopping deals Downtown and in Fishtown, with many businesses offering free refreshments! This is the ‘last chance’ for a few Fishtown businesses that close for the season after the 22nd. – Plan to have lunch, dinner or just grab an awesome cup of coffee at our dining and specialty food establishments, walk the beach, take in the seasonal color and perhaps see one of our amazing Leland Harbor sunsets. See you on Saturday!

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Haunted Forest at Crystal Mountain – October 23 & 24, 2015

Brave the haunted forest… if you dare. Warm yourself by the fire as the chill of distant screams fill the air. Tiptoe down the haunted trail, where frights lurk at every turn.

Time: 7-10pm

Cost: $8 for ages 9 and up. Ages 8 and under free (but not recommended).

Purchase tickets at the Park at Water’s Edge.

Fun Passes

Purchase a Summer Fun Pass Plus or Premier Pass during the month of October and receive a free ticket to the Haunted Forest!

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Haunted Forest at Crystal Mountain – Friday – October 30, 2015

Brave the haunted forest… if you dare. Warm yourself by the fire as the chill of distant screams fill the air. Tiptoe down the haunted trail, where frights lurk at every turn.

Brave the haunted forest… if you dare. Warm yourself by the fire as the chill of distant screams fill the air. Tiptoe down the haunted trail, where frights lurk at every turn.

Time: 7-10pm

Cost: $8 for ages 9 and up. Ages 8 and under free (but not recommended).

Purchase tickets at the Park at Water’s Edge.

Fun Passes

Purchase a Summer Fun Pass Plus or Premier Pass during the month of October and receive a free ticket to the Haunted Forest!

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Fall For Art in Leelanau – October 9, 10 and 11, 2015

Fall for Art in Leelanau 2014 is upon us. Fall For Art, the annual Leelanau County gallery tour, is October 9, 10 and 11. This self-guided tour, now in its tenth year, offers participants a chance to sample the arts for which Leelanau County is known.

Participating galleries are: The Secret Garden, Sleeping Bear Gallery (Empire); Glen Arbor Art Association, Glen Lake Artists Gallery, Forest Gallery, Synchronicity Gallery, Old School Gallery (Glen Arbor); Gallery in Cedar (Cedar); Northport Pottery, Leelanau Prints (Northport); Gallery 22 (Suttons Bay).

More galleries will be posted as the list grows.

Fall For Art is organized by the Glen Lake Artists Gallery. For more information, please call 231/334-4230 or go to “Fall For Art in Leelanau” on Facebook.

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