Gondola tram lift and views on top is a top top "tops" attraction - hard to top - on our stay! Eye popping, jaw dropping, incredible stellar views of Wallowa lake and mountains on the lift that starts at 3,700 feet and travels steep up the mountain, through pine trees, about 15 minutes and about a mile, to 8,000 feet elevation at the top Mt Howard. Off the Gondola, walk 3 miles to all camera and binocular ready view lookouts of mountains in all directions and lake below. Lush green vegetation and scents of alpine high. See a parsley - only one of its kind in the world. Watch out for chipmunks - really too friendly - one hopped on my shoe - the little bugger looked up with craving eyes for a handout. If you're thinking about it - it does cost 50 bucks - and worth every dollar. The pictures in your photo album will be mind blowing memories for a Wallowa lifetime. read more

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Yes it's expensive ($50 per adult) but I'm so glad we went. The steep ride up was spectacular as the views expanded as we passed over each tower (there are 25!). I'm not afraid of height but found this part kind of exciting. There was still a fair amount of snow, and some mud at the top which limited our ability to hike all around but we did make it to the Royal Purple viewpoint and the overlook east of it. The views were amazing! I didn't realize until I went to make this post that I didn't take many pictures once up there - I was just so captivated by the beauty of the experience. read more

Wallowa Lake Tramway - Tours Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

When: Tues. Aug 17th; 2 Adults After days of Hot weather and relatively clear skies, it was just our sheer luck that the weather on this morning was cloudy with a little chill...As a matter of fact, my wife & I weren't even prepared for the cold weather that we had to stop in Downtown Joseph and pick up Hoodies and Long Pants from the Sports Corral for our trek to Wallowa Lake... The entrance to the Wallowa Lake Tramway is somewhat hidden and you may pass it on by, just like us...The price for an Adult ticket is $38 for a 15 minute ride up the mountain and another 15 minute ride back down...At the ticket booth at the bottom of the hill, they have up to date weather reports as to the visibility and temperatures...Even with visibility at 0% to 20 %, we still decided to go up because we were in the area for only about a couple of hours. The staff at the bottom and top of the hill, to help you on/off the Gondola, was courteous & friendly. The ride is relatively smooth and if it was a clear day, we would probably have beautiful views to see. Once on top, you have several options to view the area. Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes or even hiking shoes. The walk/hike to the various viewing areas is clearly marked, but unpaved. If you have about 2-3 hours to spare, this is good activity to partake when visiting Wallowa Lake. read more

Wallowa Lake Tramway - View of Wallowa Lake from the Gondola - Tours Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

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Yes it is spendy...$35 for an adult. However it is more about the experience and view. Everyone that works here is so nice and friendly! Lines goes quickly and it was fun! When in Joseph... We walked around a little bit when we got to the top and took photos. It is cool and a fun thing to do. read more

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We loved it!!! The trails were great, the weather beyond gorgeous, and the views spectacular!!! I know people have complained about the price, but when you think about maintaining the tram etc it is worth it. read more

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This is definitely a must if you're in the Wallowa Lake area. It's $26 for adults and less for youth, children, and seniors, but it's worth the money. You take an ~13 min. tram ride up the mountain, which provides you with spectacular views of the lake and surrounding area. Once you're at the top, you have a choice of different hikes, some that are for the average hiker and others for those who like to go into the wilderness with their walking sticks. I was able to snap a number of great photos up there, see a number of critters, and enjoy the beauty all around. You can either bring your lunch or dine at the restaurant at the summit. Don't miss out on this attraction in the area and spend at least a couple hours there. It's worth it. read more

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Great experience for kids, outdoor lovers and photographers. Lovely views. Decent amenities, lots of trails. The staff is friendly. It's breathtakingly beautiful scenery-it looks just like the Alps (I've seen both). I didn't eat at the cafe on the summit so I can't speak to that-there's too much to do to worry about eating. read more

Wallowa Lake Tramway - This is a photo a snapped with my phone from the gondola. It really doesn't do it justice. - Tours Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

We had family suggest that we try the Tramway. This was such a great idea. We paid and jumped into a tram that was big enough for 4 adults. It was a little warm but a really nice ride up the side of the mountain. You can see forever! When you get to the top you unload and you can go to your right or left. There are multiple trails to check out and see out different directions. We did go past the little restaurant with live music and walked the paths out to where there was still some snow! As you walk the paths there are ground squirrels and other critters that make you feel like you are in an animated movie. They come right up to you and look at you like your gonna start singing.. or.. more realistically give them food. There is nothing up there that you can buy for them, but you can take peanuts up and they will be happy to take them from you. We walked multiple paths and off one cliff side you can hang glide. Well, you have to take that stuff up yourself but there is a sign. We saw some deer as well and the air was crisp and cool. My only beef was the bathrooms. One word - "ew! " I would highly recommend the trip up the beautiful mountain, walk the trails and enjoy the view. read more

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The views at the top of Mt. Howard are spectacular! But, $35 for an adult ticket is TOO high and the hours of operation are TOO short! The best light of the day is early morning and evening. For those who are into photography, your time schedule is not good. Why would you only be open 6 to 8 hours when there is up to 15 hours of daylight in the summer? read more

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So the view is breathtaking, as you can imagine. But I hardly think the tram operation gets to take credit for that. So my review is NOT based on how beautiful it was up there. Even in the fire season thick smoke, it was stunning. The prices are out of control. It took some hard coaxing from my husband to get me to pay that amount for a brief ride and lovely view. We had a lovely view from our cabin. But I gave in. At the top, a horribly expensive restaurant to top it all off. It was robbery, plain and simple. If you have ever been on a ski lift, I guarantee you paid less and had the same experience. Save your money. read more

Wallowa Lake Tramway - Price List as of August 2018 - Tours Near Me - Joseph, Oregon

The tam ride was pleasant. The restaurant at the top was OK. I can say I did it and would not pay to do it again.

We really liked this experience. It was well run and efficient and the views from the top are spectacular. We had an enjoyable lunch at the cafe. Very fun. I would recommend to anyone spending time in the area. read more

The good: It's hard to beat the views from the top. A scenic ride up and a short network of trails around the top give you amazing views in every direction. Bathrooms and a restaurant conveniently located at loading/unloading area - more outhouses located off the trails. Yes, the price is high at $36 per adult but you can spend a few hours up there enjoying yourself. The bad: There is one mention in the informational brochure asking you to "not feed the animals" but no signage anywhere else on the property. We witnessed numerous examples of people feeding wildlife nuts, french fries, etc. Just stupid. Also in the time of Covid they should be requiring all visitors to wear masks. We saw several large families unloading/walking around - not a mask to be seen. read more

I'm not a fan of heights but after getting use to it the view is gorgeous. I'm happy my fiancé has me go up. The staff is very friendly.

So im on vacation with my girlfriend and her family and we decided to go to the tram on monday. The lady selling the tickets was very nice and had great customer service. We had a guy who needs a service dog with him. We told the lady about the dog and showed her the liscense and she said go ahead. So we walked to the top where we board and the dog barked one time and sat down because the guy named erick came up to us agressive and yelled, "thats not a fucking service dog, get out of here" yelling at us. We went down to get a refund and the lady who was selling the tickets was embarrassed of her coworker yelling at us. So we got our refund and went back up to get his name and he started yelling at us again and started yelling again. He started recording us walking away and we told the people that he denied a service dog and started yelling at us and cursing, and of course he told on his video that he didnt but we have 5 witnesses saying he did. Were trying to get in contact of his manager but if the manager doesnt respawn, lawyers will get involved because there not allowed to deny a service dog unless he destroys things. Sevice dogs have lawyers for this. read more

If you are vacationing in Joseph this is worth the trip, especially if folks in your group cannot get up to the top of the eagle caps on their own two legs. Well run tramway. There's a little snack bar at the top, great to sit outside and have a beer. There are well marked little nature trails, and if you are adventurous, bring your mountain bike up and bike down ~ it's a blast! You do NOT have to be that technical of a rider or have an awesome bike, just walk down the couple spots that seem dicey and the rest of it's cake......spectacular views.....if you are unable to backpack into the eagle caps for a view, go up the tram.... read more

We were a bit undecided about whether or not to take the Tram up to the top of the mountain as it costs $33/ea. After much discussion back and forth with everybody else in our group, we went for it. 15 minute Tram ride up the side of the mountain with absolutely picturesque sweeping views. The Tram staff was very friendly, polite, answering all the questions that we had. Once atop the mountain, it was indeed a few degrees cooler, so bringing a jacket is wise. Be sure to walk the different short trails to the different lookouts. Each lookout is spectacular. Be sure to walk slow enough to see all the beautiful wildflowers alongside the trails (we were lucky enough to see delphiniums on our walk in mid-July). The chipmunks/ground squirrels/prairie dogs are quite numerous and were a bit pesky at one lookout point. We spent several hours taking in all the views and just enjoying ourselves. Another 15 minutes in the Tram back down to the valley floor. But the best part of all is that after your arm is stamped, it entitles you to travel the Tram -- free -- again the same day which my daughter and I did. Do it, it's worth it. You'll be glad you did it. We sure were happy to have done it. Oh! By the way, we saw two little old ladies, with their walkers, boarding the Tram to go back down. I'm sure they probably didn't walk any of the trails but there's enough of a view at the exit of the Tram to make the ride up worthwhile. read more

Loved the tram! Views are beautiful, hike while you are up there. The hiking might be a bit for some as the air is thin. But really not difficult. I look forward to coming back. read more