During your visit to Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, hop aboard the passenger rail and enjoy a ride on “America’s Most Amazing Mile.” Atop the mountain, the Incline’s top station features the best panoramic views of Chattanooga Valley. Don’t leave without trying the homemade fudge and visiting the well-stocked gift shop.
The Incline Railway
Climb through the natural beauty surrounding historic Lookout Mountain and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys from the observation windows on the passenger rail. Climbing at a breathtaking 72.7% grade, the Incline is a technical marvel and the steepest railway in the world.
Lookout Mountain
As you disembark at the top of Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain, the top station’s observation deck provides amazing mountain views of Chattanooga Valley. Capture the beauty of the gorgeous vista views on camera. Those who wish can also explore the famed “Battle Above the Clouds,” fought in Chattanooga during the Civil War in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, just several blocks from the Incline’s top station. The National Park’s Visitor Center, located by the park’s entrance, provides a fascinating history of the park, maps and other useful information about the surrounding area.
Browse through a selection of gifts and keepsakes in Lookout Mountain Incline Railway’s gift shops. Well-stocked gift shops at both the bottom and top of Lookout Mountain Incline Railway provide visitors with a one-of-a-kind shopping experience and include items unique to Lookout Mountain and Tennessee.
Travel Tips
- Your prepaid ticket includes a round-trip ride on the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, and the descending views of the beautiful St. Elmo neighborhood are just as spectacular as the views on your journey up the Incline Railway.
- Don’t forget your camera. The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway provides ample opportunity to capture the beauty of the surrounding mountains and valleys.