Arizona Snowbowl
A ski resort on the San Francisco Peaks. It offers skiing in winter, and in summer and fall you can ride a chairlift up to about 3,500 meters for views toward the Grand Canyon.
Arizona Snowbowl sits on the western slope of the San Francisco Peaks, about 25 minutes' drive from the city. It is Arizona's most famous ski resort, and the snow season usually runs from late November to April. Outside of ski season, a sightseeing chairlift operates. It climbs for about 25 minutes to an elevation of about 3,500 meters. On clear days you can see more than 100 km toward the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. From late September to early October, the aspen forests turn golden and the scenery is spectacular. Chairlift and ski tickets must be purchased. The summit is windy and cold, so watch out for altitude sickness.
Opening hours
Snow season approx. 09:00–16:00; summer and autumn cable car mainly on weekends
Nearby sights
- Humphreys Peak
- Lockett Meadow
- Museum of Northern Arizona
- Pioneer Museum
- Buffalo Park
- Lava River Cave
- Lowell Observatory
- Mount Elden