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San Jacinto Mountain, Palm Springs

4.9

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Escape the desert setting and visit San Jacinto Mountain, with its cool forest, wildlife, and nature trails. At 3,302 m (10,834 ft), the peak is significantly cooler than its surroundings and is a draw for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, picnickers, and campers. You can take a large rotating aerial tram up the mountain or go by car. The tram passes through five different biomes, providing numerous photography opportunities. A restaurant and a gift shop are at the mountain station. You'll want to bring a camera, water, and warm comfortable clothes. A visit to San Jacinto Mountain represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Palm Springs trip itinerary maker to plot your vacation.

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San Jacinto Mountain reviews

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4.9

By Jonathan S

An amazing several hours on San Jacinto Mountain! The temps were perfect. There were snow piles left, combined with the t-short weather and blue skies made for an amazng experience that you wont want.... more

An amazing several hours on San Jacinto Mountain! The temps were perfect. There were snow piles left, combined with the t-short weather and blue skies made for an amazng experience that you wont want.... more »
By dianebK8455LJ

Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. The ride up and down have fantastic views and in a cable car with a slowly rotating floor. Enjoyed lunch at Peaks at the top and a very short hike. The.... more

Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. The ride up and down have fantastic views and in a cable car with a slowly rotating floor. Enjoyed lunch at Peaks at the top and a very short hike. The.... more »
By travelgirl1055

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..... more

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..... more »

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By NOS OMNES SOLARIS

Review for April 2021. Mount San Jacinto State Park. A California State Park. The first thing I want to mention is the fact that the weather changes significantly from the Coachella Valley floor to the top of the aerial Tramway in Palm Springs. Also known as San Jacinto Mountain Range. I'm not guilty, to say that I absolutely enjoy the change of weather. It was pretty hot on the valley floor but when I got here I should have brought a sweater at least. Nevertheless it was a wonderful experience and I did the five mile hike Trail. Definitely recommend is for any Adventure Seekers out there

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By Christopher Roman

Plenty of trails to choose from, including the PCT and some fun routes to Mt. San Jacinto!

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By DrJ atHMHBI

Hiked to the tram area with son. Starting at 4am we made it by noon taking many breaks to love the views. Weren’t prepped to go to peak -another 5 or so miles but will be going again in few weeks,weather permitting to bag that peak!!!!

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By 나형주

I visited here in January 2019. While palm springs is desert, the top of mountain was covered with snow. And tram which automatically turns around was fantastic.

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By P. Flinn Schanuel

Please clean up after your family fun, visits , hikes, drives, and picnics! Enjoy!

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