Jackson Hole: Aerial Tram to 10,450ft Rendezvous Mountain & Skywalk
The tram climbs faster than you'd expect, and the valley shrinks below in minutes.
You ride a tram 4,139 vertical feet in 12 minutes to a 10,450-foot summit, step onto an elevated viewing platform with 360-degree Teton views, visit a historic cabin serving mountain waffles, and explore the summit on foot. During peak season, your ticket also includes two additional gondolas. Entry is flexible between 9am and 5pm, so you choose when to go.
1h–5h
Step-by-step itinerary
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram and Summit Visit
- Arrive anytime between 9AM-5PM
- Ride Jackson Hole Aerial Tram up
- Enjoy 360-degree views of Tetons
- Spot wildlife from tram
- Explore hiking trails at summit
- Visit Grand Teton Skywalk platform
- Stop at Corbet’s Cabin for waffles
The Experience
The 12-minute ride up Jackson Hole's Aerial Tram catches most people off guard—the cabin fills with a low hum, the ground drops away, and suddenly you're suspended 4,139 vertical feet above the valley floor with nothing but air and the Teton Range in every direction. The tram doesn't wait for you to get used to the height; it just keeps climbing toward Rendezvous Mountain's 10,450-foot summit, and by the time you step out, your sense of scale has completely shifted. The 360-degree views hit you all at once: Grand Teton itself, the jagged peaks beyond, Jackson Hole sprawling below, and on a clear day, wilderness that seems to go on forever.
Once you're at the top, the Grand Teton Skywalk—an elevated viewing platform built right into the summit—gives you a place to stand and actually absorb what you're looking at instead of just gripping the railing. Your ticket also gets you into Corbet's Cabin, a historic building at the summit that serves waffles and coffee and feels like the kind of place that's been there longer than the tram itself. If you're visiting during peak season (early June through the first Sunday of September), your ticket stretches further: you also get access to the Bridger and Sweetwater Gondolas, which means more terrain to explore and more angles on the same mountains. The whole thing is flexible too—tickets are good anytime between 9am and 5pm, so you don't have to show up at a set time or rush through the experience.
Wildlife spotting happens, though it's not guaranteed. Moose, bears, and eagles do move through this elevation, and the interpretive information on the tram itself points out what you're actually looking at—the alpine forest, the geology, the way the valley was carved. It's the kind of detail that makes the ride feel like more than just a scenic elevator. The Skywalk is where most people spend time with a camera, but the real gift is the walk around the summit itself: you can hike a bit if you want, or just stand there and let the scale of it sink in.
What’s included
- Your experience includes the 12-minute Aerial Tram ride to the 10,450-foot summit, admission to the Grand Teton Skywalk elevated viewing platform, a visit to Corbet's Cabin at the summit, and interpretive information shared during the ascent.
- During peak season (early June through the first Sunday of September), your ticket also grants access to the Bridger and Sweetwater Gondolas.
- You choose your entry time anytime between 9am and 5pm.
Operated by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Is this one for you?Right for visitors who want high-altitude Teton views without a strenuous hike, since the tram does the climbing. The 12-minute ride and flexible entry window (9am–5pm) fit easily into a half-day itinerary, and the summit is accessible for all fitness levels.
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Top questions
How long is the tram ride to the summit?
The ride takes 12 minutes to climb 4,139 vertical feet to Rendezvous Mountain's 10,450-foot summit.
What's included in the ticket?
Admission to the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram, access to the Grand Teton Skywalk viewing platform, entry to Corbet's Cabin at the summit, and interpretive information during the ride. Peak season tickets (early June–first Sunday of September) also include the Bridger and Sweetwater Gondolas.
Do I need to arrive at a specific time?
No. Tickets are valid anytime during operating hours, 9am–5pm. You choose when to ride.
Can I hike at the summit?
Yes. Scenic hiking trails are available at the summit, and the area is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is the tram wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The tram and viewing areas are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.
What is Corbet's Cabin?
A historic mountaintop building at the summit known for serving waffles and offering mountain views and charm.
Can I see wildlife from the tram?
Wildlife such as moose, bears, and eagles may be spotted during the ascent, though sightings are not guaranteed.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes. Service animals that perform a specific task (such as seizure alert or guide dogs) are permitted. Emotional support animals are not allowed on the lifts.
Jackson Hole: Aerial Tram to 10,450ft Rendezvous Mountain & Skywalk
1h–5h · EN
from US$ 67 per person
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