Snow King Mountain in Jackson, Wyoming, is a year-round recreation area just east of Town Square, with skiing, trails and seasonal rides. Its activities and operating hours change with the season and conditions, so check the current schedule before making plans.
- Location: just east of Jackson’s Town Square.
- Activities vary by season, including skiing, hiking and mountain biking.
- Lift and trail status, weather and webcams are available on Snow King’s official mountain page.
Where is Snow King Mountain in Jackson?
Snow King Mountain is just east of Town Square, with the mountain’s base five blocks from the square. From Alpine Motel, it is about 0.5 miles.
The mountain opened in 1939 as Wyoming’s first ski area. Its first single chairlift began operating on January 7, 1947. Today, Snow King rises 1,571 feet above the valley floor and has 500 skiable acres.
What activities can you do at Snow King Mountain?
Snow King’s activities range from winter skiing and snow tubing to warm-weather rides and trails, with availability depending on season and conditions.
On the mountain, options include scenic gondola rides, hiking and mountain biking trails, the Cowboy Coaster, zip line, treetop adventure, Alpine Slide, mini golf and a maze. The Alpine Slide follows a half-mile track down 350 vertical feet, reaching speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. Participants need a lift ticket and must complete an all-activity waiver.
Snow King also serves as a gateway to more than 100 miles of hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails that extend into the Gros Ventre Mountains and Bridger-Teton National Forest. You can pair a mountain visit with events in Jackson by season when planning dates around seasonal activities.
What are Snow King Mountain’s hours and ticket basics?
Snow King’s hours vary by attraction and season, and tickets are needed for some activities. The scenic gondola operates daily from 10:00am–8:00pm in summer, with the last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing; weather can affect service, and concerts or special events may prompt an early close.
Summer schedules also vary by activity and stage of the season. The Cowboy Coaster and Alpine Slide have different closing times in early, peak and late summer; the Alpine Slide is closed in fall.
Zip line and Treetop Adventure sessions require reservations. For the zip line, the last reservations are at 3:30pm in early and late summer and 5:30pm in peak summer.
The Alpine Slide requires both a lift ticket and a completed waiver. For current prices, check the official Snow King site before you go.
How do you get to Snow King and check conditions?
Snow King is close to central Jackson, and its official mountain page provides webcams, weather, conditions, and lift and trail status. Check those reports close to your visit, since operations can change with conditions.
For a broader view of local transport, getting around Jackson can help you plan how to combine the mountain with other stops. Confirm the current activity schedule before setting out, especially if you have a particular lift or ride in mind.
FAQs
Is Snow King Mountain open year-round?
Activities vary by season and conditions. Check the current operating schedule for the attraction you plan to visit.
Are reservations required at Snow King?
Reservations are required for the zip line and Treetop Adventure in the summer schedule.
What should you check before visiting?
Review the official mountain page for current weather, webcams, lift and trail status, and activity operations.