Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park
1700 McKinley Ave El Paso, TX 79930 915-566-6622
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The Wyler Aerial Tramway at Franklin Mountains State Park features an aerial cable car situated on nearly 200 acres on the east side of the rugged Franklin Mountains. At the parking area, almost 5000 feet up, visitors can admire the cacti gardens or watch the tramway gondolas take off before purchasing tickets.
Swiss-made gondolas travel on a 2,600 feet long, 1-3/8 inch diameter steel cable. The 4-minute ride soars above a canyon some 240 feet deep. From Ranger Peak, 5,632 feet above sea level, the visitor can enjoy a view of 7,000 square miles, encompassing three states and two nations. There are accessible ramps and paved grounds leading into an observation deck with pay-per-view high power telescopes to enhance the experience. Admission: $7 for 13 and older, $4 for 12 and under.
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Monday and Thursday: Noon to 6:00 PM; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Noon to 9:00 PM; Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Winter Hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day): Monday, Thursday, and Sunday: Noon to 6:00 PM; Friday, Saturday, and holidays: Noon to 8:00 PM. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ticket sales end one hour before closing.