Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know for an unforgettable experience
420 E Riverside Dr, Estes Park, CO
Children 5 & under FREE
57 spaces incl. 3 ADA
Fully wheelchair accessible
Hours and Season
2026 Season: May 9 – November 1 (open daily, weather permitting).
| Dates | Hours | Last Tram Up |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 – Sep 7 | 8 AM – 8 PM | 7 PM |
| Sep 8 – Oct 11 | 9 AM – 7 PM | 6 PM |
| Oct 12 – Nov 1 | 9 AM – 6 PM | 5 PM |
The latest arrival time you can book is 20 minutes before the last tram up.
Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Single Ride | Season Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $39.95 | |
| Kids 6 - 17 | $24.95 | |
| Kids 5 & Under | Free! | Free! |
| Seniors (65+) | $29.95 | |
| Active Military and Veterans | $29.95 | |
| Locals | $29.95 | |
| Mothers | FREE through Mother's Day! |
Season passes allow entry every day we're open in 2026.
(You must still reserve an entry time. Max two reservations at a time).
Sign in to your account to reserve entry times with your season pass!
| Specials | Price |
|---|---|
| Families: Buy 2 adults + 1 Kid (6-17)… | …get 3 more kids FREE! |
| Groups: Buy 15 tickets… | …get 5 more FREE! |
| Private Tram (your party only!) | Prices Vary |
| Enter Any Time Ticket (no stress!) | Plus 25% |
| Adults — Blue Days (with advance purchase) | 10% Off |
| Adults — Pink Days (with advance purchase) | 20% Off |
| 🐣 Early Bird (9:20am and earlier) (with advance purchase) | 10% Off Adults |
| 🦉 Night Owl (3:00pm and later) (with advance purchase) | 10% Off Adults |
| Parking | Price |
|---|---|
| Four Hour Parking | $7.95 |
About Time
- Choose an entry time when purchasing your tickets
- Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before or 15 minutes after your entry time
- Ticket entry times are when you may get in line, it may be 10-30 minutes (or sometimes longer) from then to actually board
- There are a few "anytime" tickets (25% upcharge) available each day
- Tram ride is 5 minutes each way
- Spend as long as you'd like at the top (average is about one hour)
About Money
- All prices are the same whether purchased in person or online (except there are pre-purchase discounts online for some days)
- All purchases are 100% refundable up until your chosen entry time.
- We accept all major credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay
- We also accept cash via our free onsite cash-to-debit card machine.
- There is no tax or processing fee on tickets
- All prices are subject to change
Getting Here
420 East Riverside Drive, Estes Park, Colorado 80517
From Denver
- Begin on I-25 N from downtown Denver
- Take exit 217B on the left to merge onto US-36 W toward Boulder
- Continue on US-36 W for approximately 65 miles until you reach downtown Estes Park!
From Downtown Estes Park
- Head west on Elkhorn Ave (US-36 W) toward Moraine Ave
- Go through the roundabout on the south end and come out on Crags Dr
- Go straight through the intersection with (East) Riverside Dr to get to Moccasin Cir Dr
- Immediately turn left into our parking lot behind the large Tram sign!
Parking Directions
The best address for GPS is 20 Moccasin Cir Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517 which takes you to the end of the driveway to our lower terminal parking lot. Note that parking is $7.95 for up to four hours.
Note: Our street address is technically 420 E Riverside Dr, although Apple Maps seems to do it right, on Google Maps that doesn't take you to our actual parking entrance unfortunately.
Weather
Current reading from our Top Tram Terminal Weather Station:
30°F and Rain (Wind @ 9mph)
Weather Tips
- Temperatures at the top can be 10 degrees colder, with wind
- Please dress in layers or bring a jacket
- We operate in the rain but will pause temporarily for lightning or extreme winds
Accessibility
We have recently become fully ADA compliant at our lower and upper terminals, and wheelchairs can go up in the tram.
We are now fully wheelchair (standard size... 30" width is ideal, the doors to the tram are about 36"), ADA, scooter and walker accessible. Tram capacity may be reduced depending on what kind of accommodation is needed. There's no max weight per rider, just for the total tram (2,380 lbs; including the tram attendant).
We are dedicated to ensuring the accessibility of our tram (and our website) for everyone. If you have any questions, suggestions, or require information from this site in a different format, please contact us.
We are continuously working to enhance the experience for all our visitors.
The Hungry Chipmunk Cafe
Enjoy a meal at our Hungry Chipmunk Café while taking in the breathtaking views.
Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Google!
(Note: You can only get to the Hungry Chipmunk Cafe via the tram!)
