— What You Can Expect —

Begin your adventure at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, where the timing and duration of your experience are flexible. As you board the world's largest rotating tramcars, prepare to ascend from the scorching floor of the Sonoran Desert, with temperatures often reaching 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48°C), to the refreshing alpine air at 8,516 feet (2,838 meters). The ride offers breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains and Chino Canyon, passing through an arctic-alpine forest of towering Ponderosa pines. 

Upon reaching the Mountain Station, explore its diverse facilities, including observation decks, a cocktail lounge, and dining options. Enjoy a short film detailing the tramway's construction before heading into the vast 14,000-acre (5,665-hectare) Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area. Whether you prefer hiking in the summer or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter, the park offers 54 miles (87 km) of trails to suit your adventure. 

Don't miss the guided walks led by volunteers from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, featuring easy trails like the Desert View Trail and the Long Valley Nature Trail, perfect for learning about the natural environment.

Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Enjoy the dazzling mountain valleys

Admire panorama view from balcany

Peaks restaurant (extra charge)

Lookout Lounge (extra charge)

Natural History Museum