Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
8 expert reviews
“A trip on the tramway provides a 360-degree view of the desert through the picture windows of rotating cars.”
– Fodor's
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"North of downtown, this rotating cable car is a highlight of any Palm Springs trip." Full review
"This is a must-do if you're in Palm Springs! The Aerial Tramway takes you to an elevation of 8500 feet with spectacular views of the Coachella Valley." Full review
"The 2.5-mile, 10-minute trip up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon into Mt. San Jacinto State Park affords views of the Coachella Valley and the briny desert lake known as the Salton Sea. " Full review
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"To reach the summit, you'll take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Once you rise 8,516 feet to the top, you can hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski before heading back down the mountain." Full review
"It's the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world, taking guests along the cliffs of Chino Canyon to the Mountain Station at 8,516 feet in about 10 scenic minutes"
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March 1, 2021
"To gain a bird's-eye perspective on the Coachella Valley, take this 14-minute ascent up nearly 5,900 feet to the upper slopes of Mount San Jacinto." Full review
"For a great view, take a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which travels 2.5 miles up to its peak at 8,516 feet. Once there, you can get off and explore nearly 50 miles of hiking trails"
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