Autumn landscape with colorful trees and distant town.

Fall Scenic Rides

Fall color enthusiasts flock to Rib Mountain State Park to experience the best of Wausau in Autumn, and there’s no better spot to see the rich oranges and yellows than from the highest lift-served vantage point in the entire state of Wisconsin.

Check out Travel Wisconsin's Fall Color Report

Valid

September 18, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Chairs on a ski lift above grassy slope, surrounded by autumn trees.

About Your Ride

When you ride our chair, you’re free to get off at the top and walk around the Rib Mountain State Park before coming back down either by chair or by hiking.  

Join us at the conclusion of your ride in the Historic Chalet or on our deck and for some burgers, brats, fall draft selections, yummy sweets for the kids and more!

More Information

We are not selling or redeeming online purchases for the Scenic Chairlift Rides at the top of the mountain.

All guests must pick up a wristband at our ticket windows and ride the lift from the base area.

The Rib Mountain State Park Office is now open for the foliage season. Visitors must have a sticker or a daily pass to enter the park via the access road but we will not allow downhill, then uphill use of the lift this season.

Age Group 2+ Days 
Online		 Window

Groups 20+
(20% Off)

Senior 
(65+)

 $12 $14 $11

Adult 
(31-64)

 $16 $18 $14

Young Adult 
(13-30)

 $14 $16 $13

Child 
(5-12)

 $8 $10 $8

Tot 
(3-4)

 FREE FREE ---

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Choose your preferred date in the calendar view and the tickets will populate.  Please note that during Peak Foliage, we tend to sell out, especially on Saturdays. Book in advance, secure your seat, or look for Fridays or Sundays for access! 

Rides are weather-dependent. Tickets are non-refundable. Rides are weather-dependent. If a rain event occurs, your ticket may be transferred to a new date. Children must be over 36 inches to ride and they must occupy their own seat (no carries, lap riders, or backpacks).

If there is a chance of precipitation, please call to confirm: 715-845-2846

Ski lift station surrounded by trees and grass on a sunny day.

Comet Express Chairlift

The Comet Express Chairlift can hold up to six people on a chair and will be operating at a slower pace so guests of all ages and abilities are able to fully take in the views.

This lift is located outside our main base area and has safe loading and unloading ramps. Our Lift Operators have the ability to slow down or stop the lift should you need assistance embarking or unloading at either terminal.

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Skiers glide through snowy forest trail in winter setting.