Sandia Peak Tramway

I took a ride on the Tram last October for my birthday. This is a great way to see the mountain side. The views are beautiful as you soar high above the ground, if you are lucky you may even spot some wildlife (on my first trip we spotted a bear). Once you reach the top there is a restaurant where you can sit and have a nice meal or there are hiking trails so you can continue to enjoy the beauty of the mountain, this time close up. Whatever you decide to do I highly recommend staying to watch the sunset, and once it is dark seeing the lights of Albuquerque is quite breathtaking. more

Riding the tram gives you a breath taking look at Albuquerque. You are suspended high above the mountain for a ride to the top. At the top, there is a restuarant to enjoy and trails to hike. more

The motto for the Tram is “No oxygen mask or sherpas required” and this is a true statement. The Sandia Peak Aerial Tram takes you from the base of the Sandia Mountains to the very top inside a closed tram. As you ascend to the top of the mountain the scenery is breath taking. You see the city and the mesa out to the west and you see the wilderness of the mountains below you. If you go in the winter time you will see lots of snow. At the top of the mountain is a restaurant called High Finance it is a great restaurant but I find it a bit pricey. There is also the Sandia Peak Ski Slopes that you can take advantage of. If you are going up in the spring or fall you can take numerous hikes around the mountain on various trails. One hike is across the top of the mountain to a parking area, lookout area and a gift shop. There are also mountain bike trails that the advanced biker can take advantage of. more

Wether you are a local boy or a tourist, you absolutely must take the ride of the aerial tramway to the top of the Sandia Peak Mountains at least once in your life. The view is simply amazing and the ride is thrilling! It is a breath taking view from the top. Enjoy a hot coffee or meal in the great cafe at the top. Walk along the trails. more