San Jacinto Mountain
San Jacinto Mountain
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travelgirl1055
Santa Ana, CA47 contributions
Feb 2023
After a tram ride up the mountain, during which we saw the Coachella Valley and the edge of the Salton Sea, we arrived at the peak. The snow was glistening, and some people brought hiking equipement. My friend and I had hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls and just took in the blue sky and beautiful environs.
Written 10 February 2023
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Travel_Lover2008_8
Richmond, VA77 contributions
Oct 2022
The tram ride was fascinating, and we hiked the Desert View Trail to various overlooks. The view from the top was stupendous. The temperature was 85 in the valley, and 51 up on the mountain, so be prepared for cooler temps!
Written 4 November 2022
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evarest c
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania18 contributions
Jan 2022
We did the trail starting from the tram. We took the tram at 8am. Started the trail at around 8:12am. The moving time for the trail is a little bit more than 5 hours. It is more than 17km in total. The ranger said it should take about 6 hours on average. The trail is not hard and the whether was cloudy in the morning, so our way up was not hot (but the way down was hot though). Very rocky in the last 1-2 miles. Very windy and cold at the top (I hope I had a warm coat but I didn’t bring it). We saw two dears and several mushrooms. The first 1/4 of the trail was in a forest landscape which is very beautiful. I bet it would be even more beautiful in the spring when there is water. Next time I will try another trail in this mountain.
Written 29 October 2022
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Joel T
San Diego, CA3 contributions
Aug 2022
It was a gorgeous day up on the mountain. Temperatures were mild, winds were refreshing, the trail was light with people and once again...the summit was worth all of the work.
Written 30 August 2022
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Colin F
Toronto, Canada879 contributions
Jul 2022
Take the gondola up and enjoy the day - it's wonderful up there. Lots of trails and views of the valley. It's like a whole different biosphere.
Written 12 July 2022
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Joe M
5 contributions
May 2022
We took the rotating tram to the top of San Jacinto. There are amazing views both on the ride up and at the top of the mountain. And the big bonus is how much cooler it is at the top of the mountain! In addition to views, we did a small 1.5 mile hike enjoying the sound of the wind blowing through the Pines and birds chirping. It’s completely different world than being on the valley floor. We’ll come back again.
Written 27 May 2022
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Tami M
Bingen, WA4 contributions
May 2022
The tram is worth every penny. The lodge at the top has a lovely bar area with very friendly people. The trails were amazing, as were the views. Perfect place to visit on a hot day as it is about 30 degrees cooler than down in Palm Springs. Highly recommend it!
Written 27 May 2022
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Louise Masin Sattler
Los Angeles, CA1,037 contributions
Apr 2022
The drive from Palm Springs through the San Jacinto Mountains is stunning. One moment you are in the desert with the backdrop all brown and then ext you are among trees - and lots of them. Linger, bring a picnic, and drive carefully. There are a lot of twists and turns on these roads!
Written 26 April 2022
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Escape139074
11 contributions
Mar 2022
Beautiful, relaxing afternoon going from sunshiny 75 degrees in Palm Springs to snow on the ground cold when departing the aerial tram at the top. My husband and I are long past comfortably hiking but we definitely enjoyed a leisurely stroll. Paths are paved and being up here just for the views is absolutely worth the trip up the mountain. And if you get thirsty or hungry, refreshments, with a view, are available.
Written 18 April 2022
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pestman
New Jersey375 contributions
Dec 2021
I gave it 4 stars because we weren't able to hike up all the way to the summit due to the shortened operating hours of the tram. In the summer, the tram starts running at 8 am but when we went in December, it didn't start until 10 am. With sunset around 4:30, we really couldn't make the hike up to the summit without having to walk back in the dark. Luckily, we were able to do the hike to Wellman's Divide and just made it back right before sunset.
Written 4 January 2022
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Someone who has been in here these past few days? is there any snow? my son wants to see snow..pls help..
J P
Palm Springs, CA27 contributions
Hello, late reply oops.
The tram has been closed due to road damage from Feb 14, 2019.
Hwy 247 is also closed for another 2 months.
There is a ton of snow on the mountain.
Traveltoendofearth
USA31 contributions
Hi! Has anyone visited in Dec 2018, is there snow? We are visiting Palm Springs and learned that they get snow up here. Thanks!
harleymarginwalker
Ballarat, Australia65 contributions
Hello, we visited today December 19th and there was definitely plenty of snow on top. It was a warm 26 degrees (Celsius) at the bottom of the mountain and a cooler 11 degrees up top - although we found that walking around up there we soon warmed up. Make sure you wear shoes with a good grip though as lots of the trails are snow covered and can get slippery.
drbrad
Vancouver, BC55 contributions
We are travelling to Palm Springs in September and the tram will be closed for its annual maintenance. We would like to do the hike. Is there another alternative to get to the summit besides the tram? Thanks for your answers.
NALA91010
Dumont, NJ49 contributions
Yes, of course it is..
First one is the trail "Cactus to clouds" - starts right form Palm Springs Museum of art parking lot. This trail is long and steep, 16 miles one way to summit, first ~8 miles are the steepest, till you reach the ranger station after that is much easier.. Hiking on this trail usually starts at night time due to very hot conditions during the day - no shade till you get to ranger station.
If you check on Google this trail, you will find a lot of usefull and detailed info.
There is another hiking trail to summit from Mt Sant Jacinto State park, it is about one hour drive from Palm Springs to get to that trail, park locate on the opposite site of the mountain from Palm Springs, this trail is not so long and not so steep compare to "Cactus to clouds" trail.
tim4hawks
Marion, IA
How long is the actual tram ride?
klaykobowman
Smethport, PA15 contributions
The ride is about 20 minutes with 360 degrees of spectacular views.
Janice K
Pitt Meadows, Canada7 contributions
Are dogs allowed?
Humberdale
7 contributions
i have just checked the brochure that I kept and definitely no pets .Not even allowed to be kept in cars either
Hi. My friends and I, want to go in June 25 but I have a questions ¿I need reservation? to that office of phone or simply i come and me register for get permission or ticket and which is the price?
Courtney
Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN421 contributions
No reservation is necessary, but the line for the tram will get longer later in the day--I recommend going early/mid-morning (when the tram starts running). You pay a small entrance fee, park your car, and tram to the top. From there you can walk around the state park (some amazing views!). We went in the winter, but spent several hours just wandering around. Wear good shoes and be sure to check the weather at the TOP of the mountain--it can be much cooler than it is at the bottom (maybe a jacket in a backpack is a good idea). Absolutely worth the effort to get to the top--have a wonderful time!
Philip W
San Dimas, CA
Can you take a small dog on the tram?
Rmprotocol
33 contributions
Yes you can. As long as you carry them or a special needs dog
SAN JACINTO MOUNTAIN (Palm Springs) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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