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PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY OBSERVES HOLIDAY HOURS ON LABOR DAY
Holiday Weekend Marks End of Summer Guided Nature Walks
PALM SPRINGS, CA (August 24, 2021) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate extended holiday hours on Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day. The first tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., last tram up will be 6:00 p.m. and last tram down will be at 8:00 p.m. Trams depart at least every 30 minutes.
Also, Guided Nature Walks by Mt. San Jacinto State Park Volunteers end Sunday, September 5. These walks, which are conducted Saturdays and Sundays during summer months, 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
Tramway Closed July 26, 2021 Due to Mechanical Issues
MEDIA ALERT
PALM SPRINGS, CA (July 26, 2021) – Due to mechanical issues caused by last night’s heavy rain and lightning, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will not open today. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, July 27 with the first car up at 10:00 a.m.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND AT THE TRAMWAY
Guided Nature Walks Continue and Extended Hours on July 5
PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 25, 2021) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate with extended hours on Monday, July 5. The first car up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last car up will be at 6:00 p.m. and the last car down will be at 8:00 p.m.
Also, Guided Nature Walks by Mt. San Jacinto State Park Volunteers continue Saturdays and Sundays through September 5. 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!
