Hours of Operation

You’re always welcome to ride uphill! When the lift is spinning we require a lift ticket to ride uphill and to access our downhill trails. When the lift is closed we require you to stop by the Thunderbird Lodge office to sign the liability waiver and pay the $15 land access fee. Head over to our uphill riding page to learn more.

Occasionally the weather gets bad and we have to close Spider Mountain. Rain, lightning, and wind have an impact on whether we can run the lift and open our trails. Unfortunately, we often don’t know what the weather will do or how it will affect our trails until the day comes. One thing we know in Texas – the weather can change!

Our mountain operations team determines whether they can open the mountain between 6-8 am the day of. At that point the communications team gets the word out via social media and on the website. We do our very best to make the determination early and we thank you for your patience with the process. We know some of you are traveling long distances and are counting on a day at Spider. Our first priority is to keep you safe. If you have questions or are wondering about the weather, please check our website and social media.

Sometimes, even if the rain stops, the moisture affects our trails so much it makes them slippery, muddy, and unsafe to ride. While it may be blue skies in the afternoon, our mountain operations team will deem the trails unsafe. Again, we appreciate your patience with us and your trust as we make these decisions for your safety.

See our refund policy.

Yes, however, a lift ticket is required during this time. You can only bike for $15 when the lift is not spinning.

Yes! You can book the entire mountain for private events. Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

You can hike on the Eagle View Hiking Trail any day of the week during daylight hours. The hiking trail features 330 ft of elevation change and covers a distance of 0.65 miles. It is closed to all bikes. The trail will require a $15 land access fee. Come experience stunning views of the Texas Hill Country and Lake Buchanan on foot!

Yes, of course you can! Our scenic chairlift ride costs $15 and is a great way to get a view of Spider Mountain and Lake Buchanan while sitting back and relaxing. It is also an option to ride the lift up and hike back down with the Eagle View Hiking Trail.