Hours of Operation

Summer Hours of Operation
Crystal Mountain operations are subject to change based on weather, conditions, and other factors. Guest Services, located in Cascade Lodge, is open during the following hours. For a full list of lift operation hours, visit our Mountain Status Report page, which contains current weather conditions, trail, and lift information. For questions regarding hours of operation, contact us at 1-833-279-7895.

Base Operations

Summer Hours of Operation

Season	Hours
Early Summer	Weekends only from May 24 – June 22 Friday–Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peak Summer	Daily from June 27 – September 1 Mon–Thurs: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Late Summer	Weekends only from September 5 – 21 Friday–Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
410 Visitor Center	Daily starting June 27 Friday–Monday:10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

During this time, bathrooms are open in Cascade Lodge.
*For the most up-to-date resort hours, refer to our Mountain Report page.

Scenic Gondola

2025 Summer Scenic Gondola Hours of Operation

During these hours, Guest Services is also open (located in Cascade Lodge).

Period	Hours of Operation
Early Summer (May 23 – June 22)	Fri–Sun Only: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Last download: 5:30 p.m. (+Monday, 5/26)
Peak Summer (June 27 – Sept 1)	Mon–Thurs: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last: 6:30 p.m.) Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (last: 8:30 p.m.) Sun: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last: 6:30 p.m.)
Late Summer (Sept 5 – 21)	Fri–Sun Only: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Last download: 5:30 p.m.

Food and Beverages

2025 Summer Food and Beverage Hours of Operation

Location	Hours
Brew 62	Daily starting June 27th: Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday – Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Summit House	Daily from June 27 to September 1: Monday – Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (last seating at 4:00 p.m.) Friday & Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last seating at 5:00 p.m.) Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last seating at 6:00 p.m.) Please Note: the Summit House will close early (last seating at 2pm) on these dates: July: Fri- 7/4, Sat 7/5, Sat- 7/12, Sat- 7/26, Sun- 7/27, August: Fri- 8/1, Sat- 8/2, Fri- 8/8, September: Sun- 9/7
Fireside Cantina	June 28 – September 1: Saturday and Sunday Only: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tower 16	Daily from June 27 to September 1: Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. September 5 – September 21: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Quickstop Yurt (staffed by Activities/Ropes Course team)	Daily from June 27 until September 1: Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sept 6 – September 22: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
B-Lot General Store	May 23 – September 21: Wednesday – Sunday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

CLOSED for the Season: Rafters; Campbell Basin Lodge; Fish Shack; Mountain Commons Lodge Food Hall (2nd floor open for private bookings only)

Summer Activities

2025 Summer Activities Hours of Operation

Activity	Hours
Flying Raven	May 23 – June 22 and September 5 – 21: Friday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. June 27 – September 1: Thursday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mount Rainier Shuttle	July 4 – September 2: Daily: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. September 6 – September 22: Friday – Sunday: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m.
Climbing Wall	May 23 – June 22 and September 5 – 22: Friday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. June 27 – September 2: Thursday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Retail Hours

Crystal Mountain Outfitters 2025 Summer Retail Hours of Operation

Season	Hours
Early Summer	May 23 – June 27: Friday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peak Summer	June 27 – September 2 (Daily): Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Late Summer	September 5 – 21 (Weekends only): Friday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.