Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
A car climbing from the valley station below
Interactive map of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Overview
StatusOperational
LocationPalm Springs, California
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33°50′14″N 116°36′51″W / 33.8372°N 116.6142°W / 33.8372; -116.6142
TerminiValley Station
Mountain Station
Elevationlowest:  2,643 feet (806 m)
highest: 8,516 feet (2,596 m)
No. of stations2
Websitehttp://www.pstramway.com
Operation
Carrier capacity80
Trip duration10 minutes
Technical features
Aerial lift typeAerial tramway

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Palm Springs, California, is the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. It was opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to near the top of San Jacinto Peak and was constructed in rugged Chino Canyon. Before its construction, the only way to the top of the mountain was to hike hours from Idyllwild. The rotating cars were added in 2000.

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