Hill Hiker, Inc. has worked from Hawaii to Dubai, from Alaska to Australia and many places in between. We pride ourselves on our ability to serve our customer wherever they are in the world. We do this through our network of contractors, partners, dealers and our factory installation crews.
A Family Company Serving the World
Since our founding in 1997, we’ve set out to develop the best hillside lift systems worldwide. Our quality and dedication to safety is unmatched, we pride ourselves on offering the best overall value possible to our customers – whether here in Minnesota, or anywhere in the world.
29
Years In Business
630
+
Hill Hiker® Projects
47
US & Canadian States / Provinces & Territories
16
Countries
Hill Hiker® Hillside Trams & Lifts - Complete Project Locations List as of January 2026
United States
Alabama (AL) (9)
- Birmingham (1)
- Cullman (1)
- Fairhope (1)
- Lillian (2)
- Northport (1)
- Tuscaloosa (3)
Alaska (AK) (8)
- Eagle River (1)
- Juneau (5)
- Ketchikan (1)
- Unalakleet (1)
Arizona (AZ) (2)
- Cottonwood (1)
- Phoenix (1)
Arkansas (AR) (3)
- Bella Vista (1)
- Mountain View (1)
- Rogers (1)
California (CA) (88)
- Agoura Hills (1)
- Arrowhead (1)
- Avalon (3)
- Belvedere (12)
- Berkeley (3)
- Beverly Hills (2)
- Big Sur (1)
- Burbank (1)
- Corona Del Mar (1)
- Fairfax (1)
- Friant (1)
- Glendale (1)
- Laguna Beach (6)
- Lake Almanor (4)
- Lake Arrowhead (3)
- Los Angeles (5)
- Lower Lake (2)
- Malibu (1)
- Mill Valley (8)
- Muir Beach (1)
- Nevada City (1)
- North Lake Tahoe (1)
- Oakland (1)
- Olympic Valley (1)
- Orinda (1)
- Pacific Palisades (1)
- Penn Valley (2)
- Piedmont (1)
- Rancho Santa Fe (1)
- Ross (2)
- San Anselmo (1)
- San Diego (1)
- San Francisco (2)
- San Luis Obispo (1)
- Sausalito (6)
- Studio City (1)
- Tahoma (1)
- Thousand Oaks (1)
- Tiburon (1)
- Upper Lake (1)
- Ventura (2)
Colorado (CO) (4)
- Aspen (1)
- Grand Lake (1)
- Vail (2)
Connecticut (CT) (6)
- Lyme (1)
- New Fairfield (3)
- New Milford (1)
- Sherman (1)
Florida (FL) (2)
- Eustis (1)
- Stuart (1)
Georgia (GA) (7)
- Clarkesville (1)
- Clayton (1)
- Gainesville (1)
- Lakemont (3)
- Tiger (1)
Hawaii (HI) (3)
- Honolulu (1)
- Kailua (1)
- Kaneohe (1)
Idaho (ID) (44)
- Coeur d’Alene (15)
- Coolin (2)
- Dover (1)
- Harrison (7)
- Hayden (8)
- Hayden Lake (5)
- Nordman (1)
- Post Falls (1)
- Sagle (3)
- Worley (1)
Illinois (IL) (2)
- Highland Park (1)
- Winnetka (1)
Indiana (IN) (15)
- Beverly Shores (3)
- Chesterton (3)
- Culver (2)
- Dune Acres (2)
- Hudson (1)
- Leesburg (1)
- Michigan City (1)
- Monticello (2)
Iowa (IA) (3)
- Lake Okoboji (1)
- Panora (1)
- Spirit Lake (1)
Kentucky (KY) (1)
- Horse Cave (1)
Louisiana (LA) (1)
- Alexandria (1)
Maine (ME) (4)
- Acton (1)
- Bailey Island (1)
- Newry (1)
- Yarmouth (1)
Maryland (MD) (22)
- Annapolis (13)
- Arnold (2)
- Crownsville (1)
- Leonardtown (2)
- Millersville (1)
- Severna Park (1)
- Sherwood Forest (1)
- Upper Marlboro (1)
Massachusetts (MA) (3)
- Edgartown (1)
- Lee (1)
- North Truro (1)
Michigan (MI) (29)
- Benton (1)
- Benton Harbor (1)
- Bridgeman (1)
- Caledonia (1)
- Covert (1)
- Freesoil (1)
- Gladwin (1)
- Glen Arbor (1)
- Grand Haven (3)
- Grand Rapids (2)
- Greenbush (1)
- Hastings (1)
- Holland (2)
- Lowell (1)
- Ludington (2)
- New Buffalo (3)
- Pentwater (1)
- Shelby (1)
- South Haven (1)
- Stevensville (1)
- West Olive (1)
- White Pigeon (1)
- Williamsburg (1)
Minnesota (MN) (133)
- Aitkin (3)
- Alexandria (5)
- Andover (1)
- Annandale (3)
- Brainerd (4)
- Buffalo (2)
- Chanhassen (3)
- Chaska (1)
- Cleveland (1)
- Cokato (1)
- Crosslake (10)
- Cushing (2)
- Deephaven (1)
- Eden Prairie (1)
- Ely (1)
- Emily (1)
- Erhard (1)
- Excelsior (8)
- Fergus Falls (1)
- Frazee (1)
- Glenwood (1)
- Grand Marais (1)
- Grand Rapids (2)
- Greenwood (1)
- Gull Lake (2)
- Howard (1)
- Lake Shore (1)
- Lakeland (4)
- Lakeland Shores (1)
- Mahtomedi (1)
- Maple Lake (1)
- McGregor (3)
- Melrose (2)
- Miltona (1)
- Minnetrista (11)
- Motley (3)
- Mound (10)
- Outing (1)
- Park Rapids (3)
- Pequot Lakes (2)
- Pine River (1)
- Prior Lake (1)
- Ramsey (1)
- Remer (1)
- Scandia (2)
- Shevlin (1)
- Shorewood (7)
- Side Lake (1)
- Spicer (1)
- Stillwater (1)
- Tower (1)
- Waconia (1)
- Walker (3)
- Waterville (3)
- Wayzata (2)
Missouri (MO) (2)
- Cuba (1)
- Lee’s Summit (1)
Montana (MT) (3)
- Lakeside (1)
- Whitefish (2)
Nevada (NV) (2)
- Crystal Bay (2)
New Hampshire (NH) (3)
- Bristol (1)
- Durham (1)
- Wakefield (1)
New York (NY) (16)
- Bolton Landing (1)
- Keene (2)
- Lakeview (1)
- Paul Smith’s (1)
- Pulaski (1)
- Putnam Station (1)
- Queensbury (2)
- Rochester (1)
- Romulus (1)
- Sands Point (1)
- Saranac Lake (1)
- Saratoga (1)
- Shoreham (1)
- Skaneateles (1)
North Carolina (NC) (9)
- Cashiers (2)
- Lake Lure (5)
- Lake Toxaway (1)
- Macon (1)
Ohio (OH) (3)
- Cincinnatti (1)
- Rocky River (2)
Oklahoma (OK) (2)
- Cookson (2)
Oregon (OR) (7)
- Bandon (1)
- Gold Beach (2)
- Lake Oswego (2)
- Oswego (1)
- Wilsonville (1)
Pennsylvania (PA) (1)
- Auburn (1)
South Carolina (SC) (4)
- Greenville (1)
- North Augusta (2)
- Salem (1)
Tennessee (TN) (12)
- Andersonville (1)
- Dandridge (1)
- Gatlingburg (1)
- Jacksboro (1)
- Knoxville (3)
- Rock Island (1)
- Smithsville (1)
- Soddy Daisy (3)
Texas (TX) (10)
- Austin (4)
- Boerne (2)
- Clifton (1)
- Lago Vista (2)
- Spicewood (1)
Utah (UT) (1)
- Park City (1)
Vermont (VT) (2)
- Ferrisburgh (1)
- Woodstock (1)
Virginia (VA) (3)
- Charles City (1)
- Purcellville (1)
- Virginia Beach (1)
Washington (WA) (1)
- Medina (1)
Wisconsin (WI) (89)
- Altoona (6)
- Amery (1)
- Arbor Vitae (1)
- Balsam Lake (1)
- Barnes (1)
- Birchwood (1)
- Boulder Junction (2)
- Cable (3)
- Cameron (1)
- Chippewa Falls (6)
- Clifton Township (3)
- Drummond (1)
- East Troy (1)
- Eau Galle (1)
- Gordon (1)
- Hartland (2)
- Hayward (2)
- Hazelhurst (1)
- Houlton (1)
- Hudson (6)
- La Valle (1)
- Ladysmith (1)
- Lake Geneva (3)
- Lakewood (1)
- Land O’Lakes (1)
- LaPointe (1)
- Madison (1)
- Markesan (1)
- Menomonie (1)
- Minocqua (1)
- Minong (1)
- Mountain (1)
- New Richmond (1)
- North Hudson (2)
- Oxford (1)
- Park Falls (1)
- Prescott (2)
- River Falls (6)
- Sarona (1)
- Sayner (1)
- Shorewood (1)
- Somerset (1)
- St. Croix Falls (1)
- St. Joeseph Township (1)
- Star Lake (1)
- Stone Lake (3)
- Three Lakes (2)
- Twin Lakes (2)
- Webster (5)
- Whitefish Bay (1)
Canada (28)
Alberta (AB) (2)
- Birchcliff (1)
- Calgary (1)
British Columbia (BC) (4)
- Coldstream (1)
- Kelowna (1)
- Vancouver (1)
- Vernon (1)
Manitoba (MB) (4)
- Falcon Lake (1)
- Faloma (1)
- Toniata (2)
Nova Scotia (NS) (1)
Ontario (ON) (16)
- Dwight (1)
- Goderich (2)
- Haliburton (1)
- Keewatin (1)
- Kenora (2)
- Lake of the Woods (1)
- Lake Rosseau (1)
- Mississauga (2)
- Muskoka (3)
- Port Carling (1)
- Wolfe Island (1)
Quebec (QC) (1)
- Quebec (1)
Australia (12)
New South Wales (NSW) (12)
- Castlecrag (1)
- Darling Point (1)
- Gymea (1)
- Lugarno (1)
- Northbridge (1)
- Oatley (2)
- Point Piper (1)
- Seaforth (1)
- Sutherland (1)
- Sydney (1)
- Yowie Bay (1)
Mexico (10)
Baja California Sur (BCS) (1)
- San Jose (1)
Guanajuato (GTO) (1)
- San Miguel de Allende (1)
Guerrero (GRO) (4)
- Ixtapa (1)
- Ixtapa Zihuatanejo (2)
- Zihuatanejo (1)
Nayarit (1)
- Punta Mita (1)
Nuevo León (NL) (2)
- Monterrey (2)
Sinaloa (SIN) (1)
- Mazatlán (1)
New Zealand (2)
Marlborough (1)
- Marlborough Sounds (1)
Otago (1)
- Wanaka (1)
International & Territories (22)
Bahamas (2)
- Exuma (2)
Belize (4)
- Punta Gorda, Toledo (3)
- San Ignacio, Cayo (1)
Costa Rica (2)
- Las Catalinas, Guanacaste (2)
Dominica (1)
- Portsmouth (1)
Guatemala (1)
- Santa Catarina Palopo, Solola (1)
Nicaragua (1)
- San Juan del Sur, Rivas (1)
Panama (1)
- Barro Colorado (1)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (4)
- Mustique (4)
St. Lucia (1)
- Anse La Raye (1)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) (2)
- Dubai (2)
US Virgin Islands (USVI) (3)
- St. John (1)
- St. Thomas (2)
Don’t See Your Location On The Map?
Even though we have done work in many places there are still many more we haven’t had the opportunity to work yet. If we haven’t done work in your area yet that doesn’t mean we can’t.
Hill Hiker, Inc. is currently working on approvals to enter the European market and is always interested in new international opportunities and projects worldwide whether or not we have ever installed there before.
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Featured Projects
US State Permitting & Licensing Requirements
(Residential Inclined Elevators)
Important Notes & Disclaimers:
- Scope: This list applies strictly to Residential Inclined Elevators (regulated in North America by ASME A17.1 Section 5.4). For commercial installations, assume state permitting and licensing are strictly required.
- Local Jurisdiction & Additional Permits: This table covers elevator-specific state regulations. Standard building, electrical, zoning, county, city, or HOA permits may still be required. State exemptions do not override local municipal laws.
- Liability: Regulations are subject to change. This data is provided to the best of Hill Hiker, Inc.'s knowledge at the time of publishing and is not legally binding. Always verify current requirements with your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
| State | State Permit | Company / Mechanic Licenses | Installation By | Notes & Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | Hill Hiker, Inc.: # AL1504EL Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # AL1505EL Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # AL1949EL Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # AL2121EL |
Hill Hiker Factory Team | State Elevator Safety Division |
| Alaska | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required for private homes, but standard building/zoning permits still apply. |
| Arizona | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required for private homes, but standard building/zoning permits still apply. |
| Arkansas | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for private single-family dwellings (Ark. Code § 20-24-120). Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required for private homes, but standard building/zoning permits still apply. |
| California (Statewide) | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt from state DOSH for private homes. Regulated at local level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required for private homes outside of L.A., but standard building/zoning permits still apply. |
| California (Los Angeles) | Permitted Locally | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | The City of Los Angeles requires specific LADBS elevator permits. Must use a locally licensed elevator contractor to pull permits and coordinate final inspections. |
| Colorado | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt from State OPS for private homes. Mountain region AHJs (like NWCCOG) may have specific local reviews for inclined lifts, but standard building/zoning permits typically suffice. Always verify locally. |
| Connecticut | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Elevator Division |
| Delaware | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Florida | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for single-family homes (Statute 399). Local building permits still apply. |
| Georgia | Yes | Hill Hiker, Inc.: # E-242 Class III Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # M-1530 |
Hill Hiker Factory Team | State Safety Engineering |
| Hawaii | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Boiler & Elevator Branch |
| Idaho | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Certified Dealer | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Illinois | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Elevator Safety Division |
| Indiana | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for private homes (IC 22-12-1-22). Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required for private homes, but standard building/zoning permits still apply. |
| Iowa | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for private homes (Iowa Code § 89A.2). Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required for private homes, but standard building/zoning permits still apply. |
| Kansas | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Kentucky | Yes | Hill Hiker, Inc.: # EVC10104 Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # EVM11053 |
Hill Hiker Factory Team | State Elevator Division |
| Louisiana | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Maine | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for private homes. Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Maryland | Yes | Hill Hiker, Inc.: # 1488 Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # 2771 |
Hill Hiker Certified Dealer | State Elevator Safety |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Board of Elevator Regulations |
| Michigan | Yes | Hill Hiker, Inc.: Not Required Class A Elevator Contractor (In-House): # 2103448 Class A Elevator Journeyperson (In-House): # 2202093 |
Hill Hiker Factory Team | State Elevator Safety Division |
| Minnesota | Yes | Hill Hiker, Inc.: # LC679198 Master Elevator Constructor (In-House): # EM806686 Limited Master Elevator Constructor (In-House): # LM679150 |
Hill Hiker Factory Team | State Dept. of Labor & Industry |
| Mississippi | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Missouri | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for single-family homes (11 CSR 40-5.020). Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Montana | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Certified Dealer | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Nebraska | No | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | Exempt for private residences (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-5,222). Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Nevada | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Mechanical Compliance Section |
| New Hampshire | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for single-family homes (RSA 157-B). Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| New Jersey | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Elevator Subcode |
| New Mexico | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| New York | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| North Carolina | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for private single-family homes. Regulated at local municipal/county level. (Note: Short-term vacation rentals must meet gap safety standards under HB 619, but no NCDOL state permit is required). Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| North Dakota | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Ohio | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Elevator Inspection Bureau |
| Oklahoma | Permit Voluntary | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Dept. of Labor. State installation permit is voluntary for private homes. However, state law (§59-3023.2) strictly requires a mandatory final state inspection and Certificate of Operation after installation. |
| Oregon | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Building Codes Division |
| Pennsylvania | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for private single-family homes. Regulated at the local municipal/township level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Dept. of Labor & Training (Elevator Section) |
| South Carolina | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for single-family private residences (SC Code Title 41, Chapter 16). Regulated at the local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| South Dakota | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Tennessee | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for private homes (State Rule 0800-03-04 deletes ASME Sections 5.3 & 5.4). Regulated at the local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Texas | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Utah | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for private single-family homes (Utah Admin. Code R616-3-6). Regulated at the local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Vermont | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Exempt for private single-family homes (State elevator laws under 21 VSA Ch. 3 apply only to public buildings). Regulated at the local municipal/town level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
| Virginia | Permitted Locally | Hill Hiker, Inc.: Permit via Licensed Local Partner Certified Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # 2718058962 Certified Accessibility Mechanic (In-House): # 2720000067 |
Hill Hiker Factory Team | No central state permit. Governed by the USBC via local municipal/county building departments. Initial elevator permit and final acceptance inspection strictly required locally. Must use a state DPOR-certified mechanic. Exempt from ongoing annual inspections. |
| Washington | Yes | Hill Hiker, Inc.: # CC HILLHHI741B8 Elevator Mechanic: Licensed Local Partner |
Local Partner / Factory Support | State L&I Elevator Program |
| West Virginia | Yes | Permit by Licensed Local Partner | Local Partner / Factory Support | State Elevator Safety |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Hill Hiker, Inc.: # 1081832-ELC Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # 868605 Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # 1093272 Elevator Mechanic (In-House): # 1444041 |
Hill Hiker Factory Team | State Dept. of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) |
| Wyoming | No | Not Required | Hill Hiker Factory Team | Regulated at local municipal/county level. Specialized elevator permits typically not required, but standard building/zoning permits apply. |
