Chairlift – Natural Tunnel, VA

This unique chairlift provides access to the Natural Tunnel feature from the parking area above.
The lift is owned and operated by the State of Virginia.
Portal tower 1.
The bottom terminal is a standard CTEC model.
View up the very steep lift line.
Lower bullwheel.
View down the line.
Tower 2.
View back down.
Tower 3.
The drive station is based off the Sprint model but without the usual enclosure.
Top terminal building.
Unloading area.
T3.

3 thoughts on “Chairlift – Natural Tunnel, VA”

  1. Alex's avatar Alex May 6, 2020 / 9:55 am

    how fast would this lift run? if it is foot passengers then i probably think 150 FPM

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  2. Michael's avatar Michael May 6, 2020 / 1:58 pm

    Double chair, fixed grip- Max 300 fpm for foot passengers.

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  3. SilverSubaru's avatar SilverSubaru November 14, 2025 / 7:46 pm

    Are there any other CTEC sprint terminals from before 1990?

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