Wyler Aerial Tramway

1700 McKinley Ave, El Paso, TX 79930, United States

Wyler Aerial Tramway

About the Company

rating: 4.7

Gondolas traveling to and from Ranger Peak plus a gift shop, restrooms & viewing platforms.

Categories

  • Park
  • Tourist attraction

Contact Information

Phone: +1 915-566-6622

Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/wyler-aerial-tramway

Address: 1700 McKinley Ave, El Paso, TX 79930, United States

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 1

It is not in operation

Date: a month ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

They closed until further notice://

Date: 2 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Park is permanently closed

Date: a year ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

This place has some great trails, but it s gates appear to have been closed for quite some time. No one seems to have figured out that you don t need a tramway to ascend a mountain when the trails are still in good condition. Very disappointing visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №7

Rating: 1

Why hasnt anyone tried to find a way to bring the Tramway back. What a waste. . As long as Ive been here, anything that people have enjoyed, gets washed down the . Do better El Paso.

Date: a year ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №9

Rating: 3

So for once I finally decide to come... and its closed on a Sunday? Makes complete sense. The best day to go have fun with nature.

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

It has been closed for two years.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

took this to go to the top. takes a short ride, not out of the world thing, but can be tried out once.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №14

Rating: 3

When will yall open up again I want to take my family loved it before when I was on it

Date: 3 years ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Amazing

Date: 4 years ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Look at the older and the renovated tramcars side by side, great views of the city... Unfortunately it was closed, and not yet scheduled to be opened again, but still a great place to look out and hike around even if the cablecars arent in service

Date: 5 years ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Hope this place can open up again, we walked around a bit... Great view of #elpasostrong El Paso, and you can look at the older and renovated tramcars.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Directissmo trail. Very nice. Definitely need to bring back the tramway. Would be a great addition again.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: 5 years ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Excellent views of Juarez and El Paso. We had to wait in line for about almost 2 hours and it was quite hot. It is only open a few days a week, like Friday through Sunday or something.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Great place must go

Date: 5 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Fun place for families to visit. Hiking trail to old crash site is not for kids though.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №27

Rating: 1

CLOSED PERMANENTLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AFTER A FAILED INSPECTION.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Extremely fun and so beautiful of sites

Date: 5 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Nice views of El Paso and a great place to take family from out of town.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

A great place, I had a great time. The ranger said it was normally very busy and I d come during a lull. A lot of people showed up before I left. The tram is great the mountain is great. Looking down over El Paso and Mexico is awesome. I think I just read on google that it s permanently closed. I hope that s not true. It was a nice part of my August road trip and I d like to go back again.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 3

Points in

Date: 5 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

The views cannot be beat, our operator was fantastic with a cast knowledge of the park history.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Closed but not perminantly. I bet they will get funding eventually to reopen it. Very sad its an awesome view and a fun ride at a reasonable price. We lost a major El paso attraction and this needs to get resolved asap! The staff were great theres a gift shop at the summit. You can even chose to hike back down one if several trails. Not to mention it cooler up there so its a great place to go to beat the summer heat. Ok ill say it, it can be a romantic place too. It was for us.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Great viewing of West, Downtown, and East El Paso. Windy and chilly. Heard they are shutting it down. Check before you go.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Ha ha ha..! Do you try to find a place to go in El Paso? Ok . You dont have many choices... This elevation is one of the best touristic places. You can see all around and recognise how close Mexica is... And if you had visited history museum first, you can put facts in appropriate places in your imagination.... the river... the border...the water system,... the army base.. Worth it... but do not forget to go early. If you dont... dont forget your hat, sunscreen, water....

Date: 5 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Was a great experience, to bad they are closed for good now.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

What a great view! Worth taking the time.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Marvelous!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Best view

Date: 6 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

This is such a fun activity for a weekend adventure. Ive been on it twice and both times I was just as impressed with the mechanics of the tramway and enthralled with the views at the top. The ascent is around 900ft with the gondola moving at a speed of, I believe, 9mph so its nothing extreme. This is definitely a must if you have visitors from out of town. Just, overall, a lot of fun.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Awesome views!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Super views of our cities and the surrounding mountains. We try to get up there about once a year.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Great experience; the drivers are really friendly.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Must do in El Paso, easily the best view of the city (as well as Mexico and NM). The park rangers were very knowledgeable and had a lot of good information. There is also hiking available at the top, but you must purchase that separately. I definitely recommend going early; lines can be up to an hour and if the parking lot fills up then you re out of luck. In the winter months it gets dark early enough to see the sunset before it closes.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

No long lines. Excellent views. Worth taking the ride. Gift shop was closed.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 2

usually

Date: 6 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Great place to hike or take visitors from out of town.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

First time doing anything aerial and my husband and I loved it. The park rangers were very informative and knowledge. Great view of the mountain ranges and cities. On the website it suggested that you call before arriving due to weather conditions, please call ahead. A must do if youre in the area.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Awesome!!! The sights from the top are amazing!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Great view, but man is it hot up there!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Loved the scene. The park ranchers were so sweet.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Georgous place to see three states and two countries...

Date: 6 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Offers a challenging hike up the mountain to get to the tram, and a nice ride back to the car. If youre not up for a hike then you can ride the tram up as well. The mountain is challenging but can be managed easily, my 6 year old handled the climb without a problem. Bring lots of water!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Absolutely outstanding views amazing staff and something to do with family or friends. As a out of towner this is something I will bring and recommend everyone to do.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Cool views of El Paso but a little pricy for what it is.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Nice to see

Date: 6 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Super fun place! Ticket is only $8!!!! More than worth it!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Nice scenery. Definitely will be back again.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

The view is just stunning I recommend anyone coming up here for relaxation and get away from the city

Date: 6 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Such a cool experience!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 3

2 adults 1 child, 20 dollars. Get there early as it can get quite busy. We arrived 10 mins before it opened and already a small line was formed. Seen it once, kind of place.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

We spent a lovely afternoon looking at El Paso Juarez and Sunland Park! The guides are friendly and knowledgeable!!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Awesome view

Date: 6 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

You get e really nice view over the whole El Paso city and Cd. Juarez of Mexico. It was amazing!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Definitely worth doing if you are in the area, gorgeous view from the top, and the wind counters the heat pretty well.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Really neat touristy thing to do while in El Paso.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Beautiful views! Definitely worth it

Date: 6 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Super fun

Date: 6 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Great. Safe!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Good sights

Date: 6 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Very neat views! Cool experience for sure!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

go early

Date: 6 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Spectacular views of El Paso, Juarez, and the New Mexico desert.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Great view, fair price

Date: 6 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Its nice to visit. We didnt hike but the views were awesome.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Hiking is awesome, views are incredible !

Date: 6 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Wonderful scenery. Very hidden little jewel in El Paso.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 2

Long lines and not a lot of shade. No cir ulating air on the trams. Nice view when you get to the top.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Wyler Aerials tramway, was an unexpected great experience Ive lived in El Paso since 1984 and I heard about this Tramway that goes all the way up to the top of the news channel 9 antennas but my God the experience was so much more than I expected to be able to see the whole mostly the whole city of El Paso from that vantage point can never be expressed through words you need to go up there and see it for yourself to believe it. I witnessed a hawk or an eagle Brown Eagle soaring above the mountains to about almost almost 2, 000 feet and the eagle was at least another 500 to 600 ft above us. My wife and my daughter were able to see from William Beaumont all the way to downtown all the way to the west side we could see you tap we could see downtown El Paso and and to Sunland Park New Mexico on a beautiful clear day. The park rangers were so knowledgeable and so hospitable I even asked one about the cougar population and he pulled up one of those trail cams where its at its motion detector and saw the the most striking image of a cougar that they caught on this motion cam it was almost like she was or he was posing for the picture beautiful animal I still to this day cant believe that El Paso Police Department actually shot and kill one of these Majestic animals especially since the veterinarian had already hit this animal with two darts to tranquilize it oh my God what are you doing but crazy but you would have to kill such a majestic animal but back to the Tramway if youve never been up there go you will never forget it and you will enjoy every minute of being up there thank you , El Paso for such an unforgettable moment in for an unforgettable site.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Beautiful views of in El Paso its a must do

Date: 6 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

One word: DELICIOUS..

Date: 6 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

It was a hot day when we went but if you have an opportunity to go, you will not be disappointed. Its amazing.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Great place

Date: 6 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Disappointing gift shop but what a view!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Rangers are nice and the park is well kept. Parking is good with lots of spits but the drive to the tramway is really steep. Cars in poor shape might want to avoid. One car overheated the auto trans on the way up. The Rangers + Directissimo trail was more difficult than I thought it would be. I am not experienced in rocky trails and it took a while to see the trail without trying. If I do it again I will wear gloves (hot rocks) and bring more water. And two poles instead of a walking stick.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

How cool is it to have a tram in your city!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Awesome views great price.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Great views, very short ride.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Real nice. friendly staff

Date: 6 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 1

They re closed throughout the week????!!!!!! Why?????? Had a nice opportunity to take my son and they re not open on the weekdays, I work the weekends :/ lame, so much for that.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Awesome Place! Come check it out.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Beautiful scenery but get there early.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

I love the view here.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Very cool view of the city

Date: 6 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Great family experience. The rangers were knowledgeable and super friendly. The views are amazing.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Awwsome hike

Date: 6 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

It had a lot of beautiful sights

Date: 6 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Good place to go to look out over El Paso.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Nice views.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Must visit spot in El Paso

Date: 6 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

If you are visiting El Paso you have to do this!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Beautiful place.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

A great place to visit for out of town guests as well as locals!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

About an hour wait, but the view was worth it!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 4

The wait was about an hour, but well worth the wait for the view.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

It great

Date: 6 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

This place is awesome, great views from the tram.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Breathtaking views..

Date: 6 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Had a great time hiking up and down the trail. We couldn t come down the tramway due to high winds, but we really enjoy the hike.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

It is an incredible experience..if you are affraid of heights dont go...

Date: 6 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Beautiful!!! What Fun!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Excellent tour option!!! It is worth it! Wonderful view in the middle of the desert, from the top it is possible to observe several regions and states. It tends to get busy so dont leave it too late. It is possible to take a trail and choose to return to the starting point by cable car or by walking with the help of a guide rope. Access is by car and is further away from the city. Dont forget to bring your sunscreen and water!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Beautiful scenery. Well worth the short wait!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

This was an awesome experience

Date: 6 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 3

Very good view from the top (you are able to see 3 states). Even with a small line, plan on waiting about an hour to get into the tram. The ride up is smooth and provides a good view. Disappointing that at the top the small shop was closed so no drinks were available.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Great touristy thing to do in El Paso. Great views of the city / Juarez and the surrounding hills. The tram does not have the towers that you have to bud-dum-bump over, so its a very smooth ride. The views from the top are fanastic, and varied thanks to lookouts in various directions. The gift shop was closed, so no comments on it, but the park rangers were really nice and had lots of good information. This is the kind of place that lots of tourists go to, so if you like striking up conversation with fellow travelers to share stories its a good activity. Just make sure you get there early. I was there on a weekday about 30 mins before they started taking people up and the line behind me was LONG. The sun is also pretty intense up there--my neck got a little burned. Bring the sunscreen!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Defiantly a must see!!! Trust me!!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Best views from the top of El Paso

Date: 6 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Wonderful visit...I loved it

Date: 6 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Amazing view of El paso, Rio de grande, Mexico and New Mexico

Date: 6 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 3

Interesting but to hot to handle. The gift ship was closed. The wait in the one to hi up and come down was ok as well. Great views.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

The ticket is $8 per person. The view is quite phenomenal, but the wait can be very long due to the reason that they only have one cable car. It takes a while to load only 5 to 6 people at a time.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 2

Saturday was my visit there were a lot people some were off work,also had an influx of visitors from out if town willing to take suvoniers,but gift shop was closed...saw a lot of staff sitting in ticket booth, too bad if El Paso could wake up, their is business to be made,need better leadership.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

A fun place to visit and nice little ride to the top. Best view of el paso and mexico Ive seen so far

Date: 6 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Spectacular! Freaking HOT! But Spectacular!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Very good experience!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Beautiful views of the city. Employees are are friendly and informative. I cant wait to go in the fall to see the sunset.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Beautiful scenic view.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Awesome view

Date: 6 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

This place is a must if you visit or live in el paso. It was an awesome experience. Highly highly recommended. You can see few diff states and Juarez, Mexico from up here. The mountains and the view is absolutely magnificent.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Gotta love the view from the top.

Date: 6 years ago