I think it was about 10 minutes up and 10 minutes down, with departures about every 30 minutes (one car goes up while the other goes down, simultaneously).

adults round trip 5.00 . one way 3.00 .... children under 2 free children 2 to 12 - 3.00 round trip . one way 2.00 seniors with id 65 and older free automoblies - 8.00 one way includes driver motorcycle -6.00 one way includes driver bicyles - free with paying rider groups of 20 -adults 4.00 round trip 2.00 one way children in group of 20 is 2.00 round trip and one way 1.25

Yes you can continue your ride from the top. It just helps peolpe avoid a longer drive around elevation change.

It is not open year round. Dependent upon the weather the observation deck may be open, else it is open when the vehicle is running.

Fares Adults - $5.00 Round Trip, $3.00 One-Way Children under 2 - FREE Children 2 to 12 - $3.00 Round Trip, $2.00 One-Way Seniors (65+ with ID) - FREE Commuter Pass - 10 One-Way Rides - $20.00, 22 One-Way Rides - $40.00 Automobiles - $8.00 One-Way (includes driver) Motorcycles - $6.00 One-Way (includes driver) Bicycles - FREE (with paying rider) Groups of 20+ - Adults- $4.00 Round Trip, $2.00 One-Way Children- $2.00 Round Trip, $1.25 One-Way School Groups of 20+ - Students- $1.75 Round Trip, $1.00 One-Way (all chaperones FREE)

I would think no wait whatsoever.....

Yes pets are allowed.

Yes, on a leash or in the car are both fine.