The year was 1966. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which carries passengers from Palm Springs up to the San Jacinto Mountains nearly 6,000 feet above, had opened a few years prior to great fanfare.

The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, ...

San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area. To reach the park, you'll take a 10-minute ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in tram cars that rotate slowly, offering 360-degree views of Chino ...

The approximately 10-minute ride concludes at the tramway’s Mountain Station, which is where the easiest and most popular hike to the San Jacinto Peak begins. The one-way hike to San Jacinto ...

San Jacinto. As these winter conditions bring the tram's third batch of snow this year, several riders heading up the tram said they're willing to brave the winds for a snow day. "We are dressed ...