Top Things To Do at Powder Ridge in the Summer

Slide the slopes at Powder Ridge in Connecticut this summer!

1. Slide the Slopes at Powder Ridge

Powder Ridge rolls out inflatable waterslides for some epic fun. Kids four and up can enjoy two hours of sliding down the mountain on an inner tube. You can walk to the top of the shorter slides or enjoy lift service to the longer ones. And there are hundreds of feet of slides to enjoy. Passes start at $29.

Note: Riders must have shorts or a swimsuit and sneakers, water shoes, or sandals with a backstrap to ride the slopes.

2. Synthetic Tubing

Looking for the fun of a waterslide without getting wet? The summer tubing park will keep you dry but deliver the thrills. Ride to the top on the "magic carpet" and fly down the slopes on a cushy tube!

Note: "Dry" tubing is only available as part of the Lower Mountain Adventure pass.

3. Biking

Powder Ridge has 22 mountain biking trails for every level of cyclist. From single-track trails to smooth paved paths, the Ridge can be enjoyed by beginners and daredevils alike. Mountain biking lessons are offered as well. Junior passes (12 and under) begin at $37, but you can save with a twilight pass if you arrive after 3pm. The park also features a mountain biking racing series!

Note: Riders must be at least five years of age. Bicycles and safety gear are available for rent.

4. Hogan's Alley Paintball at the Ridge

The paintball fields are open in the summer, with one of the best paintball facilities in Connecticut. There is a variety of equipment and experiences, with options for parties and season passes. While paintball is fun for the whole family, the age recommendation is eight years (14+) for tournament markers. Powder Ridge offers open play on the weekends, but private groups can book time on weekdays.

5. Disc Golf

Powder Ridge has two nine-hole courses for disc golf, perfect for easy outdoor fun in the summer! One course is at the top of the mountain and requires a chair-lift ride to the top. A round of nine holes starts at $9 per player.

Soar through the summer skies when you zipline at Powder Ridge!

6. Zip-lining

The ziplines are the perfect way to enjoy the sights of Summer at the Ridge. The dual lines are designed so you can race down the mountain. Zipliners must weigh a minimum of 75 pounds (maximum of 225 pounds) and passes, beginning at $12, include helmet rental.

7. Hiking

Enjoy a scenic chair-lift ride up the mountain and enjoy a leisurely hike back down. Hiking passses begin at $7. Powder Ridge abuts the larger (and occassionally challenging) 62-mile Mattabessett Trail

Visiting Powder Ridge in the Summer: What To Know Before You Go

Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort is open from Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday) beginning July 9th until August 20. The park will be open Fridays through Sundays beginning June 28 and untilAugust 31. The park typically opens at 10am on weekends, noon on weekdays. Check the website for details.

Combine your activities with a Lower Mountain Adventure Pass. Save money and bundle multiple activities into 4 hours of summer fun!

Where To Eat at Powder Ridge

The Fire at the Ridge restaurant onsite is typically open Wednesday through Sunday. On select Saturdays, there is live music beginning at 6pm.

Nearby Lyman Orchards is one of our favorite spots for so many reasons, but it's also great for some grub on the way home from a fun day at Powder Ridge!

All photos are courtesy of Powder Ridge Resort.