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The Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway, adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to Sandia Peak , on the ridge line of the Sandia Mountains [ 1 ] and has the world's third longest single span . [ 2 ]
The Sandia Peak Tramway holds the title of the longest aerial tram ride in North America, offering visitors a unique journey up the Sandia Mountains to an elevation of 10,378 feet. During the ride ...
The Sandia Peak Tramway ascends from the west side to a point on the crestline about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Sandia Crest, at the top of the Sandia Peak Ski Area, which is located on the east side of the mountains.
The Sandia Mountain Wilderness has one of the longest tramways in the world, traveling 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and climbing nearly 4,000 feet (1,200 m) to the crest of the Sandias. The Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway was designed by a team of Swiss engineers that had designed similar systems in the Alps. The tram has never had an accident or injury since ...
Mar. 13—The Sandia Peak Tramway reopens Thursday with a new engine and a new control and drive system after closing for renovations in January. Despite the significant upgrades, visitors might ...
Operations are back up and running at the Sandia Peak Tramway. The change comes one week after two tram cars were stuck on cable lines, near Tower Two on Dec. 31.
The resort is accessed from the east side of the mountains via Sandia Crest Rd , which provides access to the base of the ski area, and from the west side via the tramway, which takes riders on a 15-minute trip from the eastern edge of Albuquerque to the summit. Sandia Crest Rd is subject to closures during difficult driving condition events.
Skiers and hikers use the tram to reach the top of Sandia Peak and access the Cibola National Forest or to come back down the mountain. But for the bulk of this ski season, the Sandia Peak Aerial