We were so happy that the tram was open. They only allow 25% capacity but that makes the experience so much more enjoyable. Youre not packed into the tram and you have plenty of space to take pictures and move around. We were lucky there was snow at the top of the mountain which made the scenery so beautiful.

It was a great trip in the tram. All staff very friendly. Also very clean.

This was my second time taking the Aerial Tramway on a visit to Palm Springs. The views at the top are absolutely stunning. The loop with the 5 lookouts is amazing. Some steep walking on rough terrain so wear appropriate shoes. Also dress for cool mountain weather including snow on the ground in places.

God was just showing off when He created this view... This was my second time here; the first was at night and I definitely recommend coming during the day to see the spectacular sight. Its breathtaking and definitely worth getting over your fear of heights!

Awesome ride all the way to the top approximately 8500 ft. The ride was quick and the temperature at the top was about 20 degrees different from the temperature at ground level. The hiking trails are wonderful with lots of natural fauna and wild life. A must to visit and dont forget to pre-purchase your ticket in advance for both the Tramway and parking.

What a ride. A must tourist attraction in Palm Springs. Bring some layers. It’s pretty cold at the top.

Awesome fun. Cleaning is priority amount of guests is limited making it feel very private. We hike up and over the trails smelled the trees. Had a nice day.

Definitely worth the price of admission. The tram interior rotates which means that no matter where you stand you will get a 360° view of the valley and the mountain. The trails are amazing and not too difficult with some amazing views.

From the beautifull deserts to the beautifull mountains in minutes, the tram car is very stable and state of the art. My girlfriend it terrified of heights but enjoyed the car ride and its as amazing views. We loved hiking on the tram to Idyllwild trail. yes its isas an AMAZING fun way to spend the day either hiking at the top of the mountain easily marked trail loops or just a ride and dine. Tramway is still open even ffg during covid 19 the are only loading 12 people per cart when each cart holds 80 people. I was very omfortable going up th to see the first snow fall this year. on a sunny day in the Palm Springs Desert you can also enjoy the fresh air and mountain amosphere with an amazing tram ride experience. as the yram car slowly rotates do you can enjoy the views of everything to see the mountains, desert landscape, open skies.

It would definitely be worth it to pay a visit in Palm Springs. Just make sure to check the temperature up the mountain prior to going. Dont let the ground temperature fool you!

Not terribly expensive and a great way to come down if you scaled the mountain going up

Take the hike, even if the shortest possible. Notch 3 is a must see.

Round and round goes the floor on the tram. Lots of steep hiking, camping is closed now during Covid.

Loved the spectacular views on the tram! Desert view hike was great for preteen kids - moderate challenge and elevation. 5 notches were perfect for water breaks and pictures.

Great staff! First class operation! AL did a super job for me. Above and beyond in more ways than one. Keep up the great work!

Closed Till Further Notice...thats what the sign read as I pulled up to the locked gates at The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in the beautiful desert community of Palm Springs,California.Located near the Palm Springs Visitors Center the famous tramway has been taking visitors,families,hikers and friends to the top of mountain station and San Jacinto State Forrest since 1963!Covid safety closure was the focus of the Tramway and we are all greatful for it!The courteous security personnel shared that while the PS Tramway is closed they were also working on improvements and construction to make it an evan better experience! It looks like we have a lot to look forward to once everything is completed and safe again-cant wait!Evan though the Tram is on hold be sure to stop into the Palm Springs Visitors center nearby for information and souvenirs of your trip!....#palmspringsaerialtramway #covid #palmsprings #visitpalmsprings #tramway #californiadreamin #californiadreaming #instapalmsprings #palmspringsvisitorcenter #ilovepalmsprings #waynesalvatti #ridethetram #familyfun #goodtimes #hwy111 #palmcanyondrive #desert #socal #sunsout #desertarts #palmspringsart #hottownsummerinthecity

The tram is very smooth ride and they have a couple windows open. Be prepared for a couple hour wait. Its popular and always long lines. There is a cafe and a restaurant and shopping while you wait! You must buy these multi colored candles. They appear white from the outside but as they melt they turn yellow red and blue!

This is an unique experience. There can be a 30 degree difference between the valley floor and the peak. Dress accordingly. There was snow on the trails the day we went up.

Wow. The most amazing views ever. Breathtaking from the ride to the view from the very top. The tram slowly rotates so you can get a nice view of all angles. The ride is slow and smooth (you are standing on tram). There a couple restaurants at the top....one a quick option while the other a nicer sit down meal. I had the quick service pizza and it was hands down the best pizza Ive had in a long time. The crust was perfect. Lots of indoor seating to eat in the A/C. The temps while waiting for the tram were about 110, however the top of the mountains was in the 70s (we didnt want to come back down). They have a very nice gift shop with unique items. The view from the top is beautiful. You can also view the fault line from here. We took a day out of our vacation to visit here and although it was a good 4 hr round trip out of our way, it was more than worth it. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Really fun to do with family or have some alone time with your spouse. Much cooler at the top of the mountain so bring a sweater if you go later in the day. Plenty of restrooms once up top. Snack bar, bar and restaurant. Aerial tram ride itself was awesome. Walking the hiking trails is fun too.

The gondola ride was so beautiful! The restaurant at the top was a great way to enjoy the view from the top. Plus the food was delicious and the service was great. It was spendy though. Dinner for 4 plus tip was around $325. There is a cafeteria at the tram station too which is MUCH less expensive. By the time we were done eating it was dark. The tram ride down gave us a great view of the valleys city lights. Really lovely. On the valley floor we didnt need a coat (February 10), but at 8,000 feet at the top of the tramway it was 25 degrees and snowing. Dress accordingly.

A must see in Palm Springs!!! Your visit is not complete if you don’t get up to hike, take a walk or at list one picture with the views!I wish they had better options for food and drinks.

Gorgeous lookout and a Great experience. One of the few aerial tramways in the world that features a revolving floor to allow everybody to see the view.Amazing how much the view changes over 5 climate zones from bottom to top. Up too you can enjoy various walks and if you are lucky, play int he snow.

I have an annual pass! I love to go whenever I can! Please be aware that the weekend however are very congested to get to the top and have busy hiking trails throughout the day. If you stay close to the lodge there is fun boulder you can climb. If youre going to hike, it mostly forest but the ranger station has so much valuable information and would love to talk you. Most trails are very clear and straight forward. I feel the trail is pretty moderate, however the first few times I had to stop a lot to catch my breath. Not sure if it was because of the elevation or my fitness level They also have a lodge with food and a bar. TBH havent had the food but it said to be like cafeteria style and the restaurant is just okay. Ive only ever got a cocktail or twice there! Has an amazing out look of the mountain and bottom if you take your drink outside! Either way it is a great place to even go just to cool down and have a picnic, adventure or just relax!

Limited passengers on the tram. Staff was helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the beautiful sights and gift shop. We will go again.

Awesome way to beat the heat on a hot summer day! Lots of easy and accessible trails, and the views are spectacular (its hard to capture how hand they are in photos). As others have noted, the dinner option is not a bad value, and you get to see a beautiful sunset, and the city lit up at night.

The most incredible ride you will ever experience!! Magnificent views and photo opportunities. If you love nature you will enjoy beauty of riding the largest tramway in the world

We had fun flying out of PS and going nearly directly up. Very scenery.

Hiii....nice place and natural preservation that I came this so far....American must be proud to have this Palm Springs Aerial Tramway...The tram ride adventure was very very challenging and rewarding experienced ... from the bottom to the top of the peak...Saluted to the inventor and builders for leaving the very valuable heritage and very sophisticated and beautiful scenery and elegant design of turn around tram capsule ...so, everybody could saw and experience surrounding without moving around....Come on ....for everyone ...my recommendation place for weekend to go and have a great time in a day... Youll not bored at all...Also, for people who likes walking in nature forest...this is the place that you should visited...Go...and found it your own experience... dont just believe to what I said...

Its a fun amazing great time with the family or friends or even by your self. Great food and drinks and wildlife and beautiful scenery. Will return and definitely recommend!

Awesome place to enjoy the tramway and the aerial view you see from the notch 3 and 4 are awesome ( you will have to walk close to a mile after reaching the top).Winters are best to see the snow.You have a small place for skiing, but you will have to get your own stuff out there.Recently renovated and Fully functional restaurant is available at the top.Mobile signals are available only at few points. WiFi available near the reception and the restaurant areas.Best time of the day to visit is either early in the morning (To get quick parking and to kill the wait time for tramway) or after 4PM.

So close to where I live and I just exploded this heaven on earth. Amazing. Get a full day for here. Make food and some camping stuffs. Then go. Lovely time you will remember forever.

I love this place a lot nice view lots to do there it’s fun when your going you to the top of the mountain!! There is a little shop cute stuff there

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails.All the staff are great and very helpful, parking is very easy, such an amazing place! a must visit when in Palm Springs, CA

I loved everything about this place. The tramway is thrilling and the view from the top is so gorgeous and the staff is very nice too!

Awesome tramway. One of the best places to visit in the world. In winter time around Christmas, it does tend to get over crowded. So, its recommended that you arrive at the parking lot by 8 am to have a chance of making it to the top in decent time. The views at the top are mind blowing, especially in the winter if it snows a lot. One can go for a long hike even or just hang out at the top and enjoy a great meal at the restaurant. In the summer, there is at least 50* change in temperature at the valley vs at the top. That was the main reason for setting up the tram way to allow people to escape the harsh summers of Palm Springs.

It is amazing anytime but winter is especially amazing. It had been years since we visited and I remembered parking near the tram stop. That has all changed. Please plan for parking and shuttle times. I suggest arriving at the parking spot 45 minutes prior to your tram ticket time. We missed our tram and our dinner reservations. We were able to get new tickets togo up, but had to wait 1.5 hours for the next available car. We ate appetizers in the bar at the top and were not disappointed.

So much fun. I highly recommend this place to everyone. All the staff were so nice. Great gift shops and restaurant. Oh and a great bar aka Irish ️ Coffee ️

Such an awesome experience! A great ride to some of the best hiking in alpine wilderness. There is a really delicious restaurant at the top. Dinner and lunch menus. Stay for dinner, and have the chocolate dessert. Hope you like my photos.

This was an incredible experience. We had a blast going up and then walking around and enjoying the views at sunset. Would love to go back sometime and do this again, so much fun!

Love the ride up. They play good music inside so you can enjoy the ride a lot better. 2 thumbs up, amazing view. Kind of expensive for a 10 minute ride, well worth it tho.

Amazing views! Awesome tram ride up and then back down! We did a 4 mile round trip trail (with shorts and tshirt -would recommend at least a jacket) and it was amazing. With amazing views and a trail that will make you feel accomplished. We had plenty of snacks and water (and needed it).The views from mountain top station were pretty amazing but the prices were as expected from a tourist spot.

We got tickets that included dinner. So worth it! Only added 10.00 more for the dinner which was delicious! But be sure to print out your ticket if you get dinner. Its less hassle. Even if it says you can download your ticket, they still want a printed copy at the restaurant. But a worker was able to print it out for us. Every worker we came in contact with were so nice! We enjoyed our short little hike too. Temperatures were also quite chilly in the evening. Bring a sweater.

We chose the best day to ride the tram. The weather was absolutely beautiful and very nice once we reached the top elevation. Spectacular views and great for families. When in Palm Springs...

Great time up there. It was amazing and highly recommended. Id recommend if you want to make it a day hiking trip that you get there early.You can also camp up there.We had a couple sandwiches from the cafe at the summit. Priced accordingly.I will be going back

I visit this every time Im in the area. Incredible views. Nice little trail at the top through the woods and to different overlook. Bring a jacket, it is much cooler at the top. Theres a restaurant, cafe, and bar inside. Definitely go!

A must-do while youre in Palm Springs! Theres a completely different world on top of the mountains (plus, bonus, its considerably cooler!) Make sure you bring water, wear appropriate shoes (I saw so many people in flip flops slip on rocks and sand!) and wear sunscreen!Parking costs $8 and there is a bus to take you up to the main tram station. We had to wait about 8 minutes for the bus in the hot sun. It was early August when we went and still quite busy with a lot of tourists.Once we got to the lower tram station, we got our tickets and had to wait about an hour for our turn on the tram. Theres a small museum, cafeteria, patio seating and a little viewpoint/hike that is shaded with picnic tables which was a nice place to wait.The tram itself is cool! It fits a lot of people and the floor rotates as it ascends the mountain over ten minutes, so you get to see the view from all 360°.Once at the top, there are a couple food options and then a switchback trail that leads down to the forest floor. Just remember, if you go down that hill, you have to be able to come back up! There are a variety of hiking options in the area ranging from a 0.75 mile nature walk to a 12 mile hike. There is over overnight walk-in camping. The area is really neat with big trees and rocks, amazing views and sanded trails. This was a part of Palm Springs I didnt know existed and a completely different habitat than the desert. Apparently sometimes in the winter, theres even snow!Once youre done, trams run back down every ten minutes and a bus will take you back to your parking spot. :)

Out of all the years I have lived in the valley, I have never been here and would recommend everyone to at least go there once in their life. It was great to be in the fresh snow. It is a bit of a wait for everyone to get tickets and loaded up, but it is worth it. If u can buy online, do it. Family time is always worth the time. The views are tremendously beautiful.

My parents and I were visiting Palm Springs over Thanksgiving and my mom saw a brochure for this. So we had to go.They had about 2 feet of snow at the mountain top, and the temperature was a brisk 28 degrees Fahrenheit. But, boy, was it worth it! You can see from the pictures but the views were breathtaking.If you decide to come here, I recommend you book an online ticket with a time, if you can, or come super early. They didnt do reservations for the holiday weekend so we tried to get here shortly after they opened (8:20am). We still had to wait for over an hour to get on a tram car.The tram trip itself is about 10min up (and the same down). You can spend however long at the top but, keep in mind, more people will be coming down later in the day so you have to wait longer for a return tram car.Tickets are $27/person for the round trip ride. Parking is an additional $8. They do have busses that take you from the various parking lots to the tram station. Or you can hike it up but keep in mind its pretty steep and they have no sidewalks so you basically have to walk on the road where the cars go.Definitely a worthwhile experience. If we decide to come again, I will try to avoid the holidays

Another exhilarating tram ride up the mountain to the Mt San Jacinto state park. We enjoyed the valley and canyon views as well as a tasty luncheon at the restaurant. The visitor center is still undergoing renovations and the dining room was temporarily relocated to the second level.

This is a must for a Palm Springs visit. Beautiful views of the valley and the canyon while ascending and descending. The trails still had some snow, but we could make to notch 3 on the Desert View trail, which is a short one. It’s about 0.75 miles to that point. The view there was the best we saw, though clouds were approaching. We got to the Tram at about 10:30 a.m. and only had to wait 10 minutes for a lift up.

Awesome !! Beautiful ride up and back car rotating the entire time slowly so you can get a view of everything. Once there you need to be in decent shape to enjoy hikes..lots of hills.

Great ride and great views of the mountains, Palm Valley and Coachella valley.

If you are not afraid of heights please take in this attraction. The cable car ride is great. Have your camera ready. Watch out for the swing on the third tower. The car rotates thus there is not a bad spot in the car. Plan to spend the full day. Once at the top stop in to the ranger for current info and take in the movie. If you can not handle the cable car ride you can hike to the top as well. Enjoy the view.

Great way to spend a few hours.. pretty even the snow...

On of the highest mountain in California & It has many hiking trails and mountain hikers too. In Summer, weather is hot in ground area but on the top weather is cold and chilling but still you cant walk alone. Need lost of water and food for yourself. Also a good camera because VIEW is amazing. This is one of my favorite place.

This was the second stop of the first day of my goddaughters 15th birthday weekend adventure. She had never even heard of the tramway before, but now she cant wait to come back, especially in winter when there is snow. The amazing beauty and the views thrilled us both. Personally I get even more joy from our adventures then she does I think as I get to see the wonderment in her eyes as she experiences these things for the first time. I think I understand how my grandmother and mother felt when they would take me to places like this. Im very contented knowing she is truly enjoying and taking in our adventures. More to comeBye for now.

This experience is like no other. In the desert, drive up a hill, park, get on tram, see beautiful scenery, get out and be in a snow covered mountain setting. This is a great day trip. Engineering/Construction marvel. Dave your appetite for the restaurant at the top!

The price to ride the Tran is 26.50 p/p. Parking is $15. Dining options are available. Take a sweater the higher you go, the cooler it gets. Wear comfortable shoes. The views are amazing. We did it during the day but hear nighttime is BEAUTIFUL. It is handicapped accessible but may have a hard time maneuvering around with the terrain.

Went here with a big group of kids and adults about 50. It was not snowing on the day of but it was very windy. The snow is still pretty soft and the kids had fun with snow sledging. The walk from the base down to the trails are easy on the way down but its pretty laboring on the way back after a long day of walking. Overall the place is pretty clean and safe. Plenty of parkings and there are shuttles to take you up from parking lots to the tram base. $10 parking.

The views are great but the process needs an adjustment. You drive two miles up the road before you have to pay for parking. Then park and ride the shuttle up so you can buy tickets. If you are here during the holidays you will end up with at least a 3 or 4 hour wait before you can take the tram up.Employees aren’t the friendliest especially an older gentleman who runs the photo booth. He was extremely rude and borderline disrespectful to our party, over a misunderstanding on his directions. I’m local and won’t be recommending or returning.

Ive been riding the tramway for decades. Always an awesome experience and the summit is amazing. I think I kinda like riding down a little bit more than the trip going up. Either way its a lot of fun. Great views, hiking trails and fresh air.

The tram itself is cool, it spins mid air and provides great views but unless you plan to hike around for a few hours there is not a whole lot to do up at the top. The furniture is out date and gives an unclean feel to the place. It also seems wrong to pay $32 just to hike as Im sure there is free hiking else where.

A unique experience! Though it is rather pricy, you must surely do this while in Palm Springs. Once at the top, you can go on short or long hiking trails, enjoy the views or eat and drink something at the cafe and the restaurant. Parking costs 8 dollars and can either be paid by credit card or cash.

This is a great stop between l.a. and Phoenix. Bring some warm clothes gets chilly at the top if youre coming outside of summer. 2 and under kids are free. About 25$ per adult. Hiking and restaurant at the top.

The views are fantastic. And then you get to the top and the views are still fantastic!

This is one of my favorite attractions when traveling to Palm Springs. Beautiful going up the tram, very spacious. Can get crowded during the busy season. Gorgeous hiking once you’re up there. Highly recommend!

Great place to play in the snow!! Best to buy tickets online so you dont have to wait hours to take the tram. Parking is $10.00 in addition to the cost of tram ticket. I sure wish they had areas to change into warm clothes or change out of wet clothes after playing in the snow. Wear lots of layers and bring a small sled if you want to have fun!!

This was truly an Amazing Experience! The rotating aerial tram is an engineering marvel and the views are spectacular! This was definitely a day to remember.The tram starts at about 2,000 feet and within 11 minutes it takes you up to over 8,000 feet. The weather is normally 30 degrees cooler at the top so be prepared.You might want to plan to spend an entire day at the peak because there is a lot to do. There are over 50 miles of hiking trails. They have a very pleasant 5 mile loop that most people can do quite easily. There are 2 movie theatres with documentary films showing. There is a museum and gift shop. There is a fancy restaurant, a casual restaurant and a cocktail lounge.You could make it a nice date and take the tram up in the late afternoon, watch the sunset on the mountain, have a romantic dinner and then enjoy the city night lights as you take the tram down in the dark.They have handicap parking and elevators, but it is still a lot of walking. There is no seating in the tram itself. There is a fee for parking and the lots are quite a distance from the tram. There are many many stairs from the parking lot to the tram.It is a wonderful way to spend the day with family or friends!

I loved my trip here! The view is the most beautiful views I ever seen! I was smiling the whole time I was here. The staff was friendly and there were no issues in my trip here. I will recommend to the people that never been here to come give it a try; it is an experience you will never forget! Best time to go is when there is snow, you will take very beautiful pictures of the landscapes here. It not pricey either it is about $26.95 for the ride and if you want to ride and dine its $36

Great place to check out. I suggest shoes and socks vs sandals. Probably not the place for dresses or skirts. There is a shuttle from the parking area as it can be a bit far to walk. The tramway can get crowded depending on the time of day you go. If youre claustrophobic this is not for you. You stand on a slow rotating floor of the tram as it takes you up, every time it passes a tower it sways quickly as it passes. A few kids including mine were afraid of that part. Strollers are allowed ank kids can remain in them on the tram. There are 2 restaurants to eat at, or you can take your own food. Once at the top its a corkscrew path down to the trails. The weather is about 25 degrees cooler. Bring water as many were out of breath walking back up.

Very nice experience over here. Revolving Tramway is very good experience and it reaches. Also the trail is good.

I liked the experience here. It was scary at first but turned out to be so exciting. I liked the narration of how the tram way was built.

This was cool. Im not sure Ive ever been on a rotating tram before. The views as you ascend the mountains are fantastic, and the cabin provides interesting information. The landing terminal is full of information and exhibits to help pass the time. There are restaurants at the top and bottom of you get hungry. This is a kind of pricey ride, but worth doing at least once.

Unbelievable experience! It’s worth it!Hints:1. Bring heavy winter jacket, dress in layers, this will allow you to fully enjoy the top and the many trails around the opposite side of the tram.2. Hiking clothes, shoes and props are the safest and the most comfortable to wear for this event.3. Plan your return down accordingly, it can take over an hour (or hours) to get back to the parking lot.

Definitely worth the time and cost. Views from the top were spectacular and cost of the tram was quite reasonable. The basic trails at the upper team station arent difficult and provide really beautiful scenery

Very cool place for an adventure! Beautiful views, clean air and just a great place to visit. Wildlife and great environments to look at everywhere. I highly recommend checking this place out. We did a short trip here on our way to the airport in and out if you want fast adventure or you can even go hiking and climbing and spend a lot of time here!

Have driven through Palm Springs over a hundred times but have never stayed. Had no idea there was anything like this in the area. Great views, hiking, and something to do for everyone. Did a short nature hike with our 2 year old. Dined in the cafeteria and was pleasantly surprised. The ride down the mountain was fun as the operator played classic songs like Sweet Caroline and got everyone to sing along. Will definitely do this again!

We came during a holiday week and arrived at 930. It took 10 minutes to get through the parking gate ($8 per car). We were able to park in lot A and when we got in line for tickets, trams were already running. Ticket line took 15 minutes and there was a 45 minute wait for a tram. Tram ride only took 10 minutes and there is a rotating platform inside so it doesnt matter where you are in the tram.Once at the top we took the discovery trail loop and a bit of the look out trail. They were well marked and not really strenuous. They were cover in ice and snow which made it tricky. Over all a very fun experience.

Came he as a birthday gift, breath taking

The tram is a very pleasant ride to the top of the mountain, slowly rotates so everybody get a nice view.During the summer, if you go late in the afternoon and stay into the evening the views of the valley are amazing, also the price is cheaper than if you go in the morning.

Two words, Breath Taking!!!!!the bar on the top of the mountain was fantastic, we had 2 of their specialty drinks, cant remember what my Fiances was but mine was theyre hot spiced rum with theyre house made spices! Will definately be visiting again in the summer. Twilight was our tram time and is cheaper than daylight but much more amazing!

A transcending view with a primeval mind-healing experience. It makes you wonder whether to keep taking photos or just immortalize the beauty and magnificence in you head by exploring more of the area.

$8 parking, $24.99 per adult round trip. Nice escape from the palm springs heat

One of the top wonders of the world people should experience. Easy parking, 2 places to eat, one is fast food the other is steaks pricer food and drinks. Bring a wind breaker in case there is a little chill at the top. Bring trail shoes and backpack with food and snacks for those who love the hiking and exercise, plenty of fun adventures at the top. Young ones will love the place. Something about being as high as the clouds makes young and older feel peaceful.

Definitely a must see. Be warned...buy tickets in advance especially on a weekend. I got lucky and didnt but the lines were packed. Very awesome views of surrounding area. They even have a lunch package too where you can eat at the restaurant up top with tram ticket. We hiked on the numerous trails up top and also walked around inside. There are bathrooms and food etc up top. The tram car does spin going up the mountain.

A nice easy way to get away for a day!

Great experience!! My wife found this online so we checked it out. It says to have a booking time and makes it seem like, if you dont get a reserved time you cant go that day. However we decided to risk it and went without reserving a time. It was a short 40 minute wait from the main gate to the tram! It was 8 dollars for parking, and we took a bus to take us from the lot to the main building. Lots of stairs to get to the main door but they have an elevator available as well. Tickets were reasonable for the tram $66 for 2 adults and one child. While waiting there is a small museum, cafeteria and gift shop. Trams depart every 10 mins. The ride up was a lot of fun. The floor rotates so you get a 360 view on the ride. Going up they play an audio track with information. Going down the rock out with some classic tunes. Up top they have patios with great views. The cafeteria up top is bigger and more variety. They also have a sit down restaurant and a bar. Overall a great experience!

A feat of engineering - you dont just get amazing views from a rotating carriage as you ascend about 1,700m, but you go from desert to forests (with snow if the right time of the year).Exiting the carriage and out the door you are at San Jacinto state park with walkways and nature so different than on the valley floor.Be careful as it seems to get busy fast with long waits especially when there is fresh snow for the sledders.

Riding the tram was a very thrilling experience. It offers incredible views of the surrounding area. The tram was way more stable than I thought it would be. At the top there is a restaurant, foodcourt and bar. From the top station there are a number of hiking trails of various intensity levels. I would not recommend the trails for people with mobility issues, as there is a steep ramp down from the station to the trails.

It was everything Id been told: breathtaking ascent (yes, scared me half to death)(but totally worth it!), amazing views, good food, friendly visitors and staffing. Gift shops were among best Ive ever seen. Many quality offerings. Entire mountains a well run operation.Hoping future trips to the top might have even more nature exhibition with education/information focus.

Awesome! The tram climbs 5000 feet into the mountains and rotates throughout the trip. There are restaurants and great views at the top. Discounts are on 365tickets and groupon. Must do!

WE LOVED IT! I have been in Palm Springs so many times, laying down by the pool and always looking at the San Jacinto mountains, always wondering how it was up there. Well, we just recently went and what a discovery! The tram experience is great but once you reach the peak you have a fantastic park at your disposal! It was snowing when we went so it was a truly magical experience. Wonderful place to bring kids as well, very family friendly. Miles to hike, plenty of animals around, and we even talked to the rangers and told us all about habitat up there. Wonderful!

Cost: $Rating : 5 starsTime: 2 - 6 hours depending on just a view or hikingGood for hiking or sight seeing but bring a warm jacket and hiking boots regardless in case.Tip: Go in the morning to avoid the tourists crowd that will come in around noon time.The Palm Springs Aerial tramway is an interesting cable car experience as the car itself will rotate itself 360 degree at least two rotations throughout the ascent and descent so that all passengers has a chance to view all the scenery of Mount San Jacinta all around you.At the top you can have a choice of just looking at the breathtaking view of Palm Springs from the top or do outdoor trail hiking of various difficulties and lengths. Bring a warm jacket and good hiking shoes in either case.There’s a nice cozy cafe at the lodge at the top.Worth the experience.

One of the several wonders of the world. A fun trip up to 8000 feet to the top of San Jacinto mountains feels like a 10 minute ride to somewhere North and far away from Palm Springs. Cant wait to do this again.

I loved it so much, if I lived closer Id buy a season pass. This is a must do when you visit the area!

Easy trails, amazing views. Wasn’t as cold as weather channel was saying at the top, but definitely much cooler than at the bottom. There is food and water available, we brought our own. Get there early it does get crowded. Will definitely return

The bus from the parking to the tram was a bit of a wait. In comparison the wait to get on the tram seems less long because there are sites and shops to check out in the interim. The guide controlling the tram was great and made the journey fun. I suggest exploring the Forrest once on the other side. It does get a little colder and take care to check for bugs/ticks on departure.

An excellent attraction near Palm Springs! Great hike and views from the top!

Tramway ride was a lot more fun than expected. It usually runs about every 20 minutes and you have to go up at your exact scheduled time on your ticket, but you can stay up on the mountain-top station as long as you want, as long as theyre still open. The last team ride up is at 8pm. Its always 30 degrees cooler at the top, so bring a jacket.