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Wyler Aerial Tramway


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 42 attractions in El Paso
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Attraction type: Tram
Address: Franklin Mountains State Park El Paso, TX
Tel: 915-566-6622

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11 Oct 2009

The aerial tramway is outstanding. For $7 per person, they will take you to the top of Ranger's peak in El Paso. The trams give a smooth ride (except for a bump when they dock) and the rangers in the trams answer any of the questions that you have. They are very knowledgeable and friendly. At the top, there are... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sulphur Springs, Texas
29 Aug 2009

The tramway cost $7.00. It rises to around 4000 ft in around 4 minutes taking you to the top of Ranger Peak. Ranger Peak is a litt;e more tha a mile high. You can get get scenic pictures of Mexico and East and west El Paso. There is a nice gift shop on top. You can also leave the platform... more

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4 of 5 stars
Tacoma, Washington
9 Aug 2009

I saw the Wyler Aerial Tramway website online when looking for things to do in El Paso. I liked the idea that this was something different to do in the area. My husband and I went on a clear, beautiful day and really enjoyed the ride on the tramway and the views from the top. We didn't have lunch at... more

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4 of 5 stars
mommy21boy
17 Feb 2009

We went there today its a very pretty view. A lot more smog up there than I had realized there would be. 360 degree viewing area makes it easy to see the Mt's from many views. I am definitely going to go back at sunset and see what its like more

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3 of 5 stars
El Paso, Texas
9 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

The tram isn't really difficult to find and the station is nestled right at the base of the Franklin Mountains. From the top you will see Juarez, Mexico; New Mexico; El Paso; and the surrounding areas. While the view is pretty, it isn't as beautiful as I thought it'd be. First, the top is only 5,200 feet. Considering that El... more

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5 of 5 stars
vnjquinones
19 Feb 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Great place to have a picnic and a very cute date idea. I loved it! more

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Wyler Aerial Tramway Address

Franklin Mountains State Park, El Paso, TX
Tel: 915-566-6622