Aerial Tramway
America's First Aerial Tramway
The Aerial Tram is open thru October 26. Reserve tickets below and save!
The Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway is the first tram to operate in America. The original Tramway opened in 1938 as a way to whisk daring skiers to the top of Cannon Mountain, allowing them to ski more runs than ever before! In 1980 the old tram was replaced with the modern version and more than doubled the passenger capacity. Today the two cable cars bring skiers and summer visitors to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain in under ten minutes. On a clear day, you can see the mountains of four states and Canada! At the summit, you'll find spectacular scenic walking paths, a 360-degree observation deck, a café and bar with the highest beer taps in NH and restrooms.
Don't forget to check the weather before you visit! The summit of Cannon is 4,080', it can be much colder at the summit!
Summer/Fall 2025 Schedule
Open Daily May 23 - October 26 from 9am - 4:30pm
(First Tram of the day is at 9:00am, last Tram to the summit is 4:30pm and the last Tram down is 5:00pm. The Tram Base Facilities close at 5:00pm.)
Join us for a Tram Retirement Party on Closing Day, October 26!
Round Trip Tickets
Children 5 & under are free
NH Seniors 65+ are free Mon-Fri
Tickets must still be reserverd
Cannon Mountain Announces Timeline and Details for Retirement of Iconic Aerial Tramway
September and October 2025 will mark the public’s last chance to ride Cannon’s beloved Tram II before its retirement at the end of foliage season.
Cannon Mountain Announces Timeline and Details for Retirement of Iconic Aerial Tramway
September and October 2025 will mark the public’s last chance to ride Cannon’s beloved Tram II before its retirement at the end of foliage season.
Following the July announcement of Cannon Mountain’s plan to retire its second-generation aerial tramway, Cannon officials have released additional details about its send-off. The final date of Aerial Tramway operations will be Sunday, October 26.
Big News: Third Generation Tram Planning Underway at Cannon
With Key State Support, Preparation for Tram Transition Moves Forward
Big News: Third Generation Tram Planning Underway at Cannon
With Key State Support, Preparation for Tram Transition Moves Forward
Cannon—home to the nation’s first aerial tramway, launched in 1938—is the only mountain in North America to reach a third-generation tram. Since 1980, the current tram has carried more than nine million passengers to the 4,080-foot summit, covering a one-mile span in under seven minutes, making it one of the most iconic lifts in the East.
