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About Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
Experience America's most amazing mile on the historic Chattanooga Incline Railway. Ride up Lookout Mountain for breathtaking views of the Tennessee Valley. Book tickets online for this iconic scenic railway adventure in Chattanooga, TN.
History
The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway opened on November 16 1895 under the ownership of the Chattanooga Incline and Lula Lake Railway, serving as the second incline on Lookout Mountain after the earlier 1886–1895 line. Two powerhouse fires—on December 13 1896 and March 24 1919—temporarily halted service, with substitute transportation provided by the Chattanooga Railway and Light Company’s Lookout Mountain route. In the 1940s the line was sold to Southern Coach Lines and later transferred to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority, which operates it today. After a rockslide‑triggered wildfire on December 7 2024 damaged the railway, service resumed on July 14 2025.
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