Monthly Archives: May 2025

• Starter Options—Spinach Salad, Corn Chowder, Charred Shrimp, or Spinach Artichoke Dip with pita and vegetables
• Entrée Options—Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Mango Salmon, Filet of Beef, Smoked Gouda Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese, or Half Roasted Duck
• Dessert Options—Tiramisu, Flourless Caramel Chocolate Crunch Cake, or Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Summer Hours, Guided Nature Walks, and Summer Programs

PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 14, 2025) Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the summer season at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Mount San Jacinto State Park (MSJSP). Visitors can look forward to extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays, Guided Nature Walks every Sunday, and the return of the Mount San Jacinto State Park and the Natural History Association summer programs.

Memorial Day Weekend holiday hours will be observed on Sunday, May 25, with the last tram up at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 10:30 p.m. On Monday, May 26, the first tram up is at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m., and the last tram down at 9:30 p.m.

Summer Hours begin May 23 and run through September 1, 2025. Every Friday and Saturday, the last tram up is at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down is at 10:30 p.m. In addition, Peaks Restaurant will extend the last seating to 8:30 p.m. and Pines Café will remain open until 9:30 p.m.

Guided Nature Walks by State Park volunteers resume May 25 and continue Sundays through September 1. These walks feature a choice of two easy trails–the Desert View Trail, a 1½-mile walk 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 except for regular Tramway admission.

The Mount San Jacinto State Park summer programs run through August 30. Visitors can discover the wonders of the State Park and learn how to enjoy its resources responsibly. For more information on MSJSP programs, please visit https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=636 .

The Natural History Association (NHA) will also host a series of programs throughout the summer months. For more information on the NHA programs, please visit https://www.msjnha.org/events .