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What to expect
The Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway that transports visitors above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain, offering a spectacular array of color from the observation deck atop 10,378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest. The tramway has two cars capable of carrying 50 passengers each and numerous safety and backup systems. A trip up the mountain takes 15 minutes to ascend 3,819 ft, and the normal operating speed of the tram is 20 feet per second. The viewshed from the tram includes all of Albuquerque and roughly 11,000 square miles of the New Mexico countryside. It's an elevation of the body, mind, and soul in a mere 15 minutes, making it a great place to visit with family and friends
Plan your family visit to the Sandia Peak Tramway with these blog insights 👇
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Activities: We rode the tram up Sandia Peak, enjoying the views of the city and surrounding mountains. We also learned about the area’s history and geology
Highlights: The experience helps you to appreciate that Albuquerque, like many Southwest towns, began as a remote outpost in a brown desert valley ✨
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Activities: We visited the Sandia Peak Tramway, but decided not to ride the tram due to poor visibility from the smoke of forest fires. We enjoyed the views from the base of the mountain
Highlights: The view from the base of the mountain was stunning, and we appreciated the honesty of the employee who told us the view from the top wouldn't be much better ✨