Events

Summer Hours, Guided Nature Walks, and Summer Programs

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 .

Escape the Heat with Unlimited Tram Rides May 1 through August 31

Beginning May 1, guests may purchase the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Summer Pass to escape the hot summer heat and enjoy cooler temperatures at Mount San Jacinto. Summer Passes are valid May 1 through August 31, 2025.

Temperatures at the top of the Tramway are typically 30-40 degrees cooler than on the valley floor. Passholders can enjoy over 50 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and campgrounds in the 14,000-acre pristine wilderness of the Mount San Jacinto State Park.

The Summer Pass includes unlimited Tram admissions for the passholder, a 10% discount on additional Tram admissions (limit 4), a 10% discount at Peaks Restaurant and Pines Café, and free parking. Summer Passes are $85 for adults and seniors, and $45 for children ages 3–10. Beginning May 1, guests may purchase their Summer Pass online at https://pstramway.com/tickets/ or in-person at the Tramway’s Valley Station.

The Tramway Mountain Station offers spectacular views stretching from the Salton Sea to the San Gorgonio Pass. Visit Peaks Restaurant for a romantic fine dining experience along the skyline; or dine in Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Cocktails are available in the Lookout Lounge. Visitors can also explore the gift shop, natural history museum, and two documentary-style films about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Mount San Jacinto State Park.

Celebrate Easter Sunday at 8,516 Feet

On Sunday, April 20, celebrate Easter Sunrise Service with songs of faith, hope, and joy by the Perkins Brothers, and an inspirational message by Pastor Robert Sneed. The service will begin at 5:00 a.m., with the first tram car up at 4:15 a.m.

Beginning April 1, 2025, tickets to the Sunrise Service and Ride ‘n’ Breakfast are available for advance purchase by visiting the Tramway’s Valley Station during normal business hours. Tickets may also be purchased on Easter morning upon arrival at the Valley Station from 4:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Tickets for the Sunrise Service are $22.95 for adults and seniors, and $13.95 for children ages 3-10. Ride ‘N’ Breakfast combination tickets, which include tram fare and breakfast are $32.95 for adults and seniors, and $21.95 for children ages 3-10. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. (Note: These purchase options are only available for tickets redeemed 4:00-7:30 a.m. on April 20, 2025.).

Normal tram fares will be in effect after 7:30 a.m. Regular Tram admission is $32.95 for adults, $29.95 for seniors 65+, and $18.95 for children ages 3-10. (Note: These prices do not include breakfast, only tram fare.)

Pines Café will also serve an all-day Easter Ride ‘N’ Dine from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Ride ‘N’ Dine combination tickets are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10. Tickets for the Easter Ride ‘N’ Dine can be purchased as a walk-in on April 20, 2025, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Peaks Restaurant will serve regular lunch and dinner menus during normal operating hours.

Please note: Online advance reservation tickets for the Tramway are limited. If online tickets are sold out, please purchase your tickets as a walk-in on the day of your visit.

Presentation and Book Signing by Author Steve Lech

Join us on Saturday, March 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for an informative presentation and book signing by author and historian Steve Lech. Lech will be discussing his book, Crocker’s Folly, which details the long and difficult journey by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway founders in building this now iconic attraction.

Steve Lech, a native of Riverside County, has been researching the area for more than 40 years. He has written or co-written more than a dozen books and over 300 articles on various aspects of Riverside County’s history. In addition to writing and researching articles and books, he serves as co-editor of the Riverside County Chronicles (the Riverside County Heritage Association’s journal of local history), he is on the editorial board of the Journal of the Riverside Historical Society, and he serves as president of both the Riverside Historical Society and the Riverside County Heritage Association.

The presentation and book signing event will be held in the Francis Crocker Room at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Mountain Station. Crocker’s Folly is available for purchase in the Mountain Gift Shop. This event is free with general Tramway admission. General admission is $32.95 for adults, $29.95 for seniors 65 and older, and $18.95 for children ages 3-10. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes.

Please note: Online advance reservation tickets for the Tramway are limited in quantity. If online tickets are sold out, please purchase your tickets as a walk-in on the day of your visit.

Extended Hours on Monday, February 17

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe extended holiday hours on February 17 in celebration of Presidents’ Day. The first tram car up is at 8:00 a.m., the last tram car up is at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram car down is at 9:30 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes.

Enjoy a day or evening above the desert floor exploring the 14,000-acre Mt. San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness and be awed by spectacular Coachella Valley vistas from the Mountain Station.

Tram admission is $32.95 for adults, $29.95 for seniors (65+) and $18.95 for children ages 3-10. After 4:00 p.m., Twilight Tickets are $29.95 for adults and seniors, and $15.95 for children ages 3-10.

Please note: Online advanced reservations for the Tramway are limited. If online tickets are sold out, please purchase your tickets as a walk-in on the day of your visit.

Give the Gift of an Experience

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway on Friday, February 14. Bring a loved one, best friend, or family member and experience the world’s largest rotating tramcar together!

Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets are available on February 14 after 4:00 pm. This combination ticket includes tramfare and dinner at Pines Café—a cafeteria-style restaurant. Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10. To view the menu, please visit https://pstramway.com/dining/.

Already have plans for dinner? Take a romantic walk and discover the natural beauty of Mount San Jacinto State Park atop the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. With over 50 miles of hiking trails to explore and unbeatable views of the Coachella Valley below, you’re sure to wow your friends.

Tram admission is $32.95 for adults and $18.95 for children ages 3-10. Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. Twilight Tickets are $29.95 for adults and seniors, and $15.95 for children ages 3-10.

Give the gift of an experience this Valentine’s Day at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Please Note: Online advanced reservations for the Tramway are limited. If online tickets are sold out, please purchase your tickets as a walk-in on the day of your visit.

EXTENDED HOURS FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WEEKEND

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend January 18-20 with the first tram up each day at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m., and the last tram down at 9:30 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes.

Tram admission is $32.95 for adults, $29.95 for seniors (65+) and $18.95 for children ages 3-10.

Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. Twilight Tickets are $29.95 for adults and seniors, and $15.95 for children ages 3-10. Ride ‘n’ Dine Tickets, which include tram fare and dinner at Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant, are $41.00 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children ages 3-10.

PALM SPRINGS, CA (January 6, 2025) The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has announced the appointment of Giovanni Virgen to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Born in Palm Springs, Virgen has lived most of his life in the Coachella Valley. He graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and currently works for Armtec Defense Technologies in Coachella, California as a Manufacturing Engineer. According to Virgen, “Over the course of my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the U.S. Army, public works agencies, and various other government agencies. I’m now looking forward to serving my community and the wonderful people who work tirelessly to make the Palm Springs Tramway the modern marvel that it is today.”

The Authority was created by the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority Act Ch. 1040 of the Statutes of 1945, as amended by Ch. 70 of the Statutes of 1947 and Ch.1004 of 1951, of the State of California. Two members of the Authority are appointed by the Palm Springs City Council, two by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and three by the California Governor.

The State appointees are Brian Conley, Sandra Magana-Cuellar and Jeff Ohlfs; the (second) County appointee is Jonathan Hoy; and the City appointees are Jerry Ogburn and Nancy Stuart.