| Name | Wyler Aerial Tramway |
| Address | 1700McKinleyEl Paso, TX 79930 |
| Brief Description | The Wyler Aerial Tramway at Franklin
Mountains State Park features an aerial cable car situated on 195.742 acres of rugged mountain and rock formations on the east side of the Franklin Mountains. |
| Type | Activity |
| Category | Sport |
| Description | Visitors can purchase
tickets at the tramway station to ride a gondola that will transport them to the top of Ranger Peak. The Swiss made gondolas travel on a 2,600 feet long, 1 3/8 inch diameter steel cable. While waiting to depart, the visitor can view part of the machinery and mechanism of the system through a window located on the south side of the base station. On the smooth ride to the top, the cabin attendant will describe the different cacti and rock formations along the way. Abundant wildlife, including reptiles, birds and insects, offer exciting viewing opportunities. The 4 minute ride soars above a vast canyon that is 240 feet deep in some places. From Ranger Peak, 5,632 feet above sea level, the visitor can enjoy the view of 7,000 square miles encompassing three states and two nations. The tramway ride is a memorable experience offering a vista of the vastness and stark beauty of the southwest. The station at the top provides accessible ramps and paved grounds leading into an observation deck with a 360 degree view. Pay per view high power telescopes enhance the experience. |
| Phone 1 | (915) 566-6622 |
| Email | Humberto.Quinonez@tpwd.state.tx.us |
| Website | www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/wyler_aerial_tram |
| Last Updated | 4/15/2011 |
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