Monthly Archives: June 2022

Early Opening on July 4 and Guided Nature Walks Continue

PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 25, 2022) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate with extended hours on Monday, July 4. The first car up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last car up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last car down will be at 9:30 p.m. And extended summer hours continue on Fridays and Saturdays with the last car up at 9:00 p.m. and the last car down at 10:30 p.m.

 Also, Guided Nature Walks by Mt. San Jacinto State Park Volunteers continue Saturdays and Sundays through September 4. These walks feature a choice of two easy trails–the Desert View Trail, a 1½-mile route beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the Long Valley Nature Trail, a ¾-mile loop beginning at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required and there is no charge. Walks begin at the bottom of the concrete ramp.

Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend in the cool Alpine forests at the top of the Tram!

“MILITARY DAYS” RETURNS AT PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

U.S. Armed Forces Receive Free Tram Admission throughout July

PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 21, 2022). During the entire month of July, all U.S. military personnel with valid military identification—active, former and retired—receive complimentary admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway along with a special gift as part of “Military Days.” Spouses of deployed military members, as well as military widows and widowers, also qualify for the promotion. In addition, up to four of their guests receive 25% off the regular Tramway fare.

According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “After a several-year pause due to the pandemic, we are very happy to resume ‘Military Days’ and welcome back the dedicated men and women of the United States Armed Forces—along with their friends and families. For more than a decade, ‘Military Days’ has been a way of extending our thanks for their service and sacrifice.”

While visiting, Tramway guests can enjoy:

• Hiking the 50+ miles of pristine wilderness in the Mount San Jacinto State Park.
• Picnicking in a beautiful pine forest.
• Joining complimentary guided nature walks on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend.
• Dining in either Peaks Restaurant, a fine dining experience, or Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant.

Don’t miss out on this annual tradition!