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Why go
- The view over Juneau and the Gastineau Channel from the upper station, six minutes up by tram
- The Skybridge from the top terminal to the Mount Roberts ridge
- The Stephen Jackson totem pole at the main building
- Forest paths past trees with totemic carvings that show Native legends
What you see
- Mount Roberts, the mountain the tram climbs, seen from the upper station.
- Wide views over the surrounding mountains from the upper station.
- The town of Juneau below, seen from the top terminal tower.
Season and conditions
- It draws around 200,000 visitors each summer.
Best time to visit
- Plan around summer, the season in which the tram draws its visitors.
- Check whether it is open before you go, since it was closed as of June 17, 2026.
History
Long before the tram, Father Brown put up a large cross on a trail up the mountain in the early 1900s. Goldbelt, Incorporated, an ANCSA corporation, partnered to finance, build and run it.
- early 1900sFather Brown puts up a large cross on a trail up Mount Roberts; it still stands there.
- 1994John Heiser conceives the tramway.
- 1995/96Leitner Poma of America builds the tram on a private initiative.
- September 1996The tram opens for limited operation.
- May 1997The grand opening takes place.
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- Summer 1997In its first full season the tram carries nearly 160,000 people.
- April 30, 2026The tram fails to slow near the bottom; two employees are taken to hospital.
How to get there
- Cable carAs of June 17, 2026, the tram remained closed. Check the operator before you go.
- Cable carStart at the base terminal on the cruise ship docks on South Franklin Street, 490 S Franklin St, south of downtown Juneau.
- 6 minCable carRide the tram up Mount Roberts to the top terminal. The ride takes six minutes, with no intermediate towers.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible trails from the summit Several hiking trails lead from the summit, and some of them are wheelchair-accessible.
Sources: Goldbelt Tram - Wikipedia · Mount Roberts Tramway - Wikipedia · Goldbelt Tram: menu (its own site) · Goldbelt Tram: how it describes itself (its own… · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Website
- goldbelttram.com/
- Phone
- 9074633412
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How long does the Goldbelt Tram ride take?
The ride up Mount Roberts takes six minutes from the cruise ship docks to the top terminal, with no towers in between.
How do I get to the Goldbelt Tram?
The base terminal is on the cruise ship docks on South Franklin Street, at 490 S Franklin St, just south of downtown Juneau.
Is the Goldbelt Tram open now?
It remained closed as of June 17, 2026. Call the operator, Goldbelt, Inc., on 9074633412 before you go.
Are there trails to walk back down from the top of the Goldbelt Tram?
Yes. Trails lead both up and down Mount Roberts from the top terminal.
Is the Goldbelt Tram wheelchair accessible?
Some of the hiking trails that start at the summit are wheelchair-accessible.
How many people ride the Goldbelt Tram each year?
About 200,000 visitors ride it each year. Each cabin holds 60 people, and the tram can carry 1050 people per hour uphill.
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