Lookout Mountain Transportation

Most people who visit Lookout Mountain will take the winding road which leads up from downtown Chattanooga. But a more exciting way is to ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. Many who drive up the mountain take the incline down and back up again just for the thrill. The breathtaking grade of the track, 72.7% near the top, gives the Incline the unique distinction of being the world's steepest passenger railway.

The railway travels for approximately one mile to/from the foot of Lookout Mountain at the St. Elmo Station, 3917 St. Elmo Avenue. It is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas days, offering 3 to 4 trips per hour. Winter schedule, December through March, may vary. Cost for adults is $10.00 for a round trip.

If you are afraid of heights, like me, a ride on the Incline will test your nerves, even though you are assured that there has never been a recorded accident.

The Incline Railway is more than 100 years old and is a National Historic Site.