Mount Howard is an 8,255 ft. peak next to Wallowa Lake. The only way to access the many easy and family friendly trails at the top, is to take the Wallowa Lake Tramway. When it was constructed in 1970, it was the longest lift in North America, gaining a total of 3,700 vertical feet. The gondola ride takes 15 minutes and travels 1.8 miles up Mount Howard. It is a bit dizzying, and not great for those who are afraid of heights. When visiting the Wallowa Lake area, it is definitely an experience one shouldn’t miss out on, but unfortunately the rates for the tramway are insanely expensive, ranging from youth rates at $26 per person to adult rates at $36 per person!