Palm Springs Aerial Tramway · Trailwind

LandmarkPalm Springs, United StatesThe world's largest rotating tram car climbs nearly 6,000 vertical feet up Chino Canyon in about ten minutes, swapping desert floor for pine forest at…

Set in: Palm Springs, United States

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Know before you go

Bring a jacket even in summer since the mountain station can be 30-40 degrees cooler than the valley

Book tickets online in advance for the first or last tram of the day to avoid crowds

Hike one of the trails at the top station if you want a longer outing beyond the observation decks

Pairs well with

Sunnylands, 9 mi away

Joshua Tree, 25 mi away

Trestles, 68 mi away

Disneyland, 79 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Palm Springs Aerial Tramway?Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is in Palm Springs, United States.What is Palm Springs Aerial Tramway known for?The world's largest rotating tram car climbs nearly 6,000 vertical feet up Chino Canyon in about ten minutes, swapping desert floor for pine forest at the top of Mount San Jacinto.Keep exploring

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