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.

Summer Hours of Operation

Season Hours
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 CenterJune 27 - September 1
Friday–Monday:
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
September 5 - 21
Friday–Monday:
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 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.



2025 Summer Scenic Gondola Hours of Operation

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

Period Hours of Operation (The Last Download is 30 minutes past close.)
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.
Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sun: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Late Summer
(Sept 5 – 21)
Fri–Sun Only: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

2025 Summer Food and Beverage Hours of Operation


Location Hours
Brew 62 June 27th - September 1
Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

September 5 – September 21:
Friday - Sunday Only: 8 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)
Friday & Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last seating)
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last seating)

September 5 – September 21:
Friday - Sunday Only: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (last seating)

Please Note: Summit House will close early (last seating at 2pm) on Sunday, September 7th.
Fireside Cantina June 28 – August 31:
Friday - 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:
Friday - Sunday Only: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Quickstop Yurt
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 21:
Friday- Sunday 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)

2025 Summer Activities Hours of Operation


Activity Hours
Flying RavenJune 27 – September 1:
Thursday – Sunday Only: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
+ Labor Day Monday
September 5 – 21:
Friday – Sunday Only: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Mount Rainier Shuttle July 4 – September 1:
Daily: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m.
Climbing Wall June 27 – September 1:
Thursday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
+ Labor Day Monday
September 5 – 21:
Friday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Crystal Mountain Outfitters 2025 Summer Retail Hours of Operation


Season Hours
Peak Summer June 27 – September 1 (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.
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