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Take a drive, take a ride, take some photos, and take home some nice memories. Palm Springs aerial tram is absolutely worth the time and cost.
The price is $22 for an adult ticket before 3PM and $18 after 3PM. Since this is Palm Springs, and the light is so plentiful, and the weather is so hot, I would suggest taking any of the after-3PM rides. Not only do you save a few dollars, but also the crowds and the temperatures both diminish as the day progresses. And the photos will still come out beautifully.
There is a pretty drive of a few miles from the entrance of Mt. San Jacinto national park to the initial departure station of the tram. And then it's a 10-minute ride from the base to the top. The tram is large, well-ventilated, standing room only.
A cheerful, very knowledgeable, disembodied voice narrates as you're transported up and down the mountain. You can hear all about the construction of the tram, the incredible change in elevation, the flora and fauna, etc. But the best part? Absolutely the best part is that the floor of the tram revolves. Oh, yeah! 360-degree views and the vague sense of being on a "natural wonders" carousel that's also a dangling escalator. It's fun and, needless to say, perfect for photo ops. Even people who have a fear of heights have managed to enjoy the experience!
At the top, there's exactly what you would expect at any national park: an information center, limited gift shop, even more limited cafeteria-style food, foot trails, telescopes, several vantage points for photos, breathtaking views, and thin, clean air. Snow in the winter, for the kids to romp.
Give it a whirl. Brownie points if you offer to take a photo of the tourist family next to you. :)
Cars depart every 15 minutes to 30 minutes, depending on the time of day. First car starts at 8AM on weekends and holidays, 10AM on weekdays. Last car up is 8PM and last car down is 9:45PM. Leave a Comment Address: One Tramway Rd. Palm Springs, CA. 92262Phone: 888-515-TRAM
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We had intended on making the trip from the base of the mountain up 5000+ feet to the top but we were in Palm Springs during a freak Sprintime rain storm which clouded the entire route up to the mountain. The tram is the worlds largest rotating tramway that offers visitors spectacular views of the Palm Springs and the desert valley below. The top of the mountain in covered in pine forrest & jagged rocks with hiking trails that take you over mountain streams & thru wooded trails.
Weather at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tram (elevation 8,516')
Tickets
-Adults: $20.80
-Children $13.80 (ages 3-12)
-Seniors $18.80 (60+)
-Annual Pass $120.00 (adults) $ 90.00 (children) Leave a Comment Address: One Tramway Rd. Palm Springs, CA. 92262Phone: 888-515Directions: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pmWebsite: http://www.pstramway.com/ Other Contact: pstramway@pstramway.com
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A trip to the Aerial tramway is a must. This photo shows the cables that climb on top of the mountain. As you can see, while the bottom of the tramway, in the valley is at the warm temperature of Palm Springs, the top, at 2555m (8516 ft) has snow remaining in April Leave a Comment
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From the top, where the Aerial tramway brings you, the view on the whole valley is almost a bird's eye view. In the background of the valley, if you enlarge the photo, you can see a thin line that corresponds to the famous San Jacinto fault. Leave a Comment
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My favorite things to do is to head to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for a truly breathtaking view of the entire Coachella Valley. You get to the top with what is claimed to be the largest rotating trams in the world. From the base station at 2, 543 feet to the mountain station at 8,516 feet, the journey is an experience in itself. The journey takes about 12 minutes but it is worth it. Cost $20 per adult. You discover a big contrast between the desert and the top where temperature can change by more than 30 deg F or 15 deg C. In Winter the mountain is covered in snow. In the mountain there are hiking trails with tall pine and fir trees. I met people from around the world on the trails.
The view towards the Valley shows the 3000 wind mills used for generating electricity, the San Andreas Fault and, of course Palms Springs and other localities. Highly recommeded if you are visiting the area Leave a Comment Directions: Drive on Tramway Drive towards the mountain on the periphery of Palm Springs on the North Side
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The world's largest roatating tram ride starts from at an elevation of 2,643 feet to the 8,516 feet high up on Mt. St. Jacinto. It only takes 11 minutes! You can try some recreational activities like hiking and snowshoeing at the top. Even if you don't have time to do so, the ride itself is worth trying. Enjoy the view and the diversities of wilderness.
You'd better go there early in the morning to avoid lining up. Leave a Comment
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This was an experience I will never forget and I know my family will remember it fondly. This tram is the world's largest rotating tramcar and you will some awesome sights while it takes you to the top following along sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon. I kid you not at one point it is practically taking you all the way up a side of a cliff. I hate heights, but I knew my family would enjoy this.
They have various parking lots along the road up to the main area, because the parking areas are small due to being in a canyon. So we parked in the nearest, but hopped on the bus that took us to the main building. Here we purchased our ticket and waited till our time slot for our tram.
They have you board in a separate room. We boarded and I was thankful they had all the windows ajar to catch fresh air. We started our 10-minute ride starting at 2,643 ft. from the Valley Station and it rises to the Mountain Station at 8,516 ft. Ok, I was not all that happy but everyone assured me it will be ok, but I did it and I am proud of it.
I will tell you and the conductor does warn everyone it will “swing some” when you pass the towers…ok..wow…did not like that….LOL..one bit:)! Yet, once on top I was given a breath taking view of the whole Coachella Valley. It was well worth the trip and I will say when we left, going down was A-OK.
Once on top, you have some wonderful viewing areas, dining facilities, mini nature museum, gift shop, camping, guided tours and awesome hiking trails. During winter you can cross-country ski, and snowshoe.
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9:45 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m weekends and holidays. Cars depart at least every half hour. Last car. Leave a Comment
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As this picture was taken in 1980, I expect that there are now even more houses than there were at that time. On top of the aerial tramway, even in full summer, the temperature can be low, due to the elevation. Always take care and clothe enough ! Leave a Comment
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This cable car takes you from Palm Springs valley floor to the top of Mt San Jacinto. Along the way are great views and a chance to escape the heat at the top of the mountain. When I left Palm Springs it was 90 at the top it was 50F. Leave a Comment Address: One Tramway RdPhone: 888-515-TRAMDirections: Follow Hwy 111 North out of downtown until you see the signsWebsite: http://www.pstramway.com/
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The Mount San Jacinto State Park at the end of the TramWay ride is a wonderful place to take a walk and enjoy fresh air and interesting and beautiful scenery. We took a short hike (The Desert View Trail) to a point from which we could see the desert below as well as the famous windmill farm. The 1.5 mile hike was just enough for us to build up a good appetite and the outdoor grilled burgers at the Top of the Tram Restaurant were delicious.
Tram schedule:
Cars depart at least every half hour from 10 a.m., Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. weekends and holiday periods. Last car up is 8 p.m. with the last car down at 9:45 p.m.
Tram Prices:
Adults $21.00
Children $14.00 (ages 3-12)
Seniors $19.00 (60+) Leave a Comment
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