Palm Springs Aerial Tram Open For Independence Day Holiday

PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tuesday will operate on a modified schedule for the Independence Day holiday. The first tram up will be at 8 a.m. and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m., officials said. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes. Since 1963, the tramway has carried visitors 2 1/2 miles from Palm Springs to the San Jacinto Mountains, a trip that takes about 10 minutes. At an elevation of more than 8,500 feet, Mountain Station is an entry point to more than 50 miles of hiking trails. More information is available at pstramway.com. Copyright 2023, City News Service, Inc.