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Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is a Tennessee attraction in Chattanooga, in our Chattanooga & Southeast region. A century-plus-old incline railway climbing Lookout Mountain from St. Elmo, marketed as America's Most Amazing Mile. Reopened after the December 7, 2024 wildfire damage. Hours, prices and rules below were read from the official site on October 30, 2026; prices change, so confirm before you go.
- Prices$24.99see the list below
- HoursListed belowas the site prints them
- ParkingSee belowon-site details below
- DogsSee rulesbelow
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About Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
A century-plus-old incline railway climbing Lookout Mountain from St. Elmo, marketed as America's Most Amazing Mile. Reopened after the December 7, 2024 wildfire damage.
- About a mile of single track with a passing loop
- Ride takes about 10 minutes each direction
- 72.7% grade near the top
- Dining at the top stationSoHi Pizza and Mountain Top Bar
- Combo package with the Southern Belle Riverboat
Size, as stated: About one mile of track; about 10 minutes each way
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenMon–Fri9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (listed through October 31)
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (listed through October 31)
- Last car leaves 40 minutes before close
- FAQDaily except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Mondays (conflicts with the Monday hours above)
- Hours subject to change without notice
Source: official hours page, read October 30, 2026.
Admission and Prices
- Roundtrip: $24.99 adults, $12.99 children (ages 3-12); holiday rates may apply
Source: official prices page, read October 30, 2026. Prices change; confirm at checkout.
Parking
$3.00 for 3 hours or $5.00 for over 3 hours at the lower station; metered parking at the top station, enforced seven days a week; buses and RVs park free at St. Elmo.
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Pets are not allowed unless they are registered service animals.
- Accessibility: Site says it is handicap accessible; manual and electric wheelchairs are permitted on the new railcars.
Directions and Contact
- AddressSt. Elmo Station (bottom): 3917 St. Elmo Avenue; Lookout Mountain Station (top): 827 East Brow Road, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350, Chattanooga, TN 37409
- Phone(423) 821-4224
- Map point35.00893,-85.33136 (approximate: looked up by place name, not by street address). Directions in Google Maps
- Official siteridetheincline.com
Places Near Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
- 1Point Park, Lookout Mountain (Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park)Attractionunder 1 mi
- 2Ruby FallsAttractionunder 1 mi
- 3Tennessee AquariumAttractionabout 3 mi
- 4Booker T. Washington State ParkState Parkabout 11 mi
- 5Harrison Bay State ParkState Parkabout 17 mi
- 6North Chickamauga Creek GorgeState Park Unitabout 17 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Lookout Mountain Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lookout Mountain Incline Railway cost?
Roundtrip: $24.99 adults, $12.99 children (ages 3-12); holiday rates may apply Prices change; confirm on the official page.
What are the hours at Lookout Mountain Incline Railway?
Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (listed through October 31)
Where do I park at Lookout Mountain Incline Railway?
$3.00 for 3 hours or $5.00 for over 3 hours at the lower station; metered parking at the top station, enforced seven days a week; buses and RVs park free at St. Elmo.
Are dogs allowed at Lookout Mountain Incline Railway?
Pets are not allowed unless they are registered service animals.
What We Could Not Verify
- County not stated
- Hours past October 31 not published on the pages read
- FAQ says closed Mondays but hours list Monday; conflict unresolved
- Elevation not stated
- Child price for age 2 and under not stated beyond ages 3-12 rule
- The county (Hamilton) is not stated on the official pages; we added it from the town.
- Some figures differ from what we recorded on October 18, 2026; the figures above are the ones the official page shows now.
Sources
- Lookout Mountain Incline Railway: official site (read 2026-10-30)
- Lookout Mountain Incline Railway: hours (read 2026-10-30)
- Lookout Mountain Incline Railway: prices (read 2026-10-30)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 30, 2026 by the It’s Tennessee editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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