Mount San Jacinto
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Mount San Jacinto rises over 10,000 ft above the desert floor on the edge of Palm Springs. Most visitors will only go as far as the aerial tram will deliver them, which is about 8,500 ft. Stepping off the tram after being at the dry and usually hot base can be a bit of a shock. The temperature is considerably cooler up here, with a cool wind sometimes even in summer.
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At the end of the line of the Aerial Tramway lies a mountain station which houses an interpretation center run by the state park service. The station runs a video program on the construction of the Aerial Tramway.
A number of hiking trails lead off from the station including trails to the summit of Mount San Jacinto and through the well populated pine forests on the mountain.
The mountain offers good views of the surrounding areas including the Palm Springs Valley.
Organized horse back rides are also available.
Hours:
8am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed
Tips: How to get there: 111th Street, turn into Tramway Road, then uphill for 3mi/5km.
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The Palm Springs Visitor Center with the San Jacinto Mountains in behind.
Clouds over the San Jacinto Mountains.
View from the Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs.
