PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CLOSURE
Posted: July 31, 2023
Last Day to Ride the Tram is Sunday, August 6
PALM SPRINGS, CA (July 31, 2023) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close for annual maintenance beginning Monday, August 7, 2023, with a tentative reopening date of Friday, September 1 at 10:00 a.m.
“During this year’s shutdown, we will be performing our annual State-permit testing,” says Vice President of Tramway Systems Chris Bartsch. “Additionally, the Tramway control systems will be updated, the gearbox will undergo a rebuild, and the cables will be tested.”
Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols explains, “Since we are open seven days a week throughout the year, our annual maintenance closure allows our maintenance and tramway systems teams to perform necessary updates and general maintenance. This time also allows for training and planning in other departments as we prepare for our upcoming season.”
The last day to ride the Tram before the annual maintenance closure is Sunday, August 6.
FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND AT THE TRAMWAY
Posted: Jun 26, 2023
Extended Hours on July 3 and 4
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate with extended hours on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday. The first tramcar up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tramcar up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down will be at 9:30 p.m.
Begin your day with a ride on the world’s largest rotating tramcar and a hike in the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness. Then, visit the Natural History Museum to experience ten new audio tour stops on our free mobile app. Finally, end the day dining at Peaks Restaurant or Pines Café in the newly renovated Mountain Station.
Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend in the cool mountain air at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway!
FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND AT THE TRAMWAY
Posted: Jun 26, 2023
Extended Hours on July 3 and 4
PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 26, 2023) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate with extended hours on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday. The first tramcar up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tramcar up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down will be at 9:30 p.m.
Begin your day with a ride on the world’s largest rotating tramcar and a hike in the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness. Then, visit the Natural History Museum to experience ten new audio tour stops on our free mobile app. Finally, end the day dining at Peaks Restaurant or Pines Café in the newly renovated Mountain Station.
Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend in the cool mountain air at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway!
“MILITARY DAYS” AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Posted: Jun 19, 2023
U.S. Armed Forces Receive Free Tram Admission throughout July
During the entire month of July, all U.S. military personnel with valid military identification—active, former, and retired—receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, along with a special gift for “Military Days.” Spouses of deployed military members, as well as military widows and widowers, also qualify for the promotion. Military personnel are encouraged to bring friends and family and receive 25% off regular Tram admission for up to four guests.
While visiting the Tramway, guests can enjoy:
- Over 50 miles of hiking trails in the Mount San Jacinto State Park.
- Guided Nature Walks every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. through Labor Day Weekend.
- Dining along the skyline at Peaks Restaurant and Pines Café.
- Learning about the plants and animals in the State Park at the Natural History Museum located on the lower level of the Mountain Station.
For more information, please visit https://www.pstramway.com/tram-news-2/
